polysorbate

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Synonyms: polysorbates

Antonyms: polysorbates

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chemistry}} Any of a class of [[emulsifier]]s used as [[food additive]]s 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.

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