noun
- Plural of benzoate; salts or esters of benzoic acid, commonly used as food preservatives and in pharmaceutical preparations.
Usage: chemistry; food science
Examples
- Sodium benzoates are widely used in soft drinks and fruit juices to prevent spoilage.
- The food industry relies on benzoates to extend shelf life without refrigeration.
- Potassium benzoates serve as an alternative preservative for consumers avoiding sodium.
- Many processed foods contain benzoates to inhibit bacterial and fungal growth.
- The chemist synthesized several benzoates for the pharmaceutical study.