"polysorbate" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: polysorbates [plural]
Etymology: From poly- + sorbate. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|sorbate}} poly- + sorbate Head templates: {{en-noun}} polysorbate (plural polysorbates)
  1. (chemistry) Any of a class of emulsifiers used as food additives and in pharmaceutical preparations; they are derived from sorbitan (typically with three polyoxyethylene side-chains) esterified with a fatty acid; they are mostly oily liquids, or soft solids. Wikipedia link: polysorbate Synonyms: E432 - polysorbate 20, E433 - polysorbate 80, E434 - polysorbate 40, E435 - polysorbate 60, E436 - polysorbate 65, Tween™ nn

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