Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A salt of sorbic acid.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun (Chem.) A salt of sorbic acid.

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  • noun chemistry Any salt or ester of sorbic acid.

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  • noun a material that has been or is capable of being taken up by another substance by either absorption or adsorption

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Examples

  • Dannon Light & Fit Peach yogurt contains more than 11 different additives including Red 40, aspartame, potassium sorbate, sucralose, and acesulfame potassium.

    Our Deadly, Daily Chemical Cocktail 2011

  • The patty is topped with some chopped raw onion and pickle slices made from "cucumbers, water, distilled vinegar, salt, calcium chloride, alum, potassium sorbate (preservative), natural flavors (plant source), polysorbate 80, extractives of turmeric (color)."

    Meathead Goldwyn: Farewell McFake Ribs, Hello Amazing Ribs Sandwich Meathead Goldwyn 2010

  • The patty is topped with some chopped raw onion and pickle slices made from "cucumbers, water, distilled vinegar, salt, calcium chloride, alum, potassium sorbate (preservative), natural flavors (plant source), polysorbate 80, extractives of turmeric (color)."

    Meathead Goldwyn: Farewell McFake Ribs, Hello Amazing Ribs Sandwich Meathead Goldwyn 2010

  • The patty is topped with some chopped raw onion and pickle slices made from "cucumbers, water, distilled vinegar, salt, calcium chloride, alum, potassium sorbate (preservative), natural flavors (plant source), polysorbate 80, extractives of turmeric (color)."

    Meathead Goldwyn: Farewell McFake Ribs, Hello Amazing Ribs Sandwich Meathead Goldwyn 2010

  • The patty is topped with some chopped raw onion and pickle slices made from "cucumbers, water, distilled vinegar, salt, calcium chloride, alum, potassium sorbate (preservative), natural flavors (plant source), polysorbate 80, extractives of turmeric (color)."

    Meathead Goldwyn: Farewell McFake Ribs, Hello Amazing Ribs Sandwich Meathead Goldwyn 2010

  • The patty is topped with some chopped raw onion and pickle slices made from "cucumbers, water, distilled vinegar, salt, calcium chloride, alum, potassium sorbate (preservative), natural flavors (plant source), polysorbate 80, extractives of turmeric (color)."

    Meathead Goldwyn: Farewell McFake Ribs, Hello Amazing Ribs Sandwich Meathead Goldwyn 2010

  • As it was, his probably useful suggestions about potassium sorbate and arrested fermentation were met with a sullen, nervous chuckle.

    CHASING the WHITE DOG MAX WATMAN 2010

  • The patty is topped with some chopped raw onion and pickle slices made from "cucumbers, water, distilled vinegar, salt, calcium chloride, alum, potassium sorbate (preservative), natural flavors (plant source), polysorbate 80, extractives of turmeric (color)."

    Meathead Goldwyn: Farewell McFake Ribs, Hello Amazing Ribs Sandwich Meathead Goldwyn 2010

  • As it was, his probably useful suggestions about potassium sorbate and arrested fermentation were met with a sullen, nervous chuckle.

    CHASING the WHITE DOG MAX WATMAN 2010

  • The patty is topped with some chopped raw onion and pickle slices made from "cucumbers, water, distilled vinegar, salt, calcium chloride, alum, potassium sorbate (preservative), natural flavors (plant source), polysorbate 80, extractives of turmeric (color)."

    Meathead Goldwyn: Farewell McFake Ribs, Hello Amazing Ribs Sandwich Meathead Goldwyn 2010

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