potassium sorbate

noun

: a potassium salt C6H7KO2 of sorbic acid used especially as a food preservative

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But still, many consumers have been sufficiently scared and still want to avoid them, even if replacement preservatives—like a blend of sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate, or benzyl alcohol—have far less safety data behind them than parabens. — Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026 These repellents are made of stinky smells and bad flavors that deer do not like, like potassium sorbate, whole egg solids, thyme oil, garlic, and sodium lauryl sulfate. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026 The Daily Moisturizing Lotion features mineral oil, glycerin, dimethicone and potassium sorbate. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 These included sulfites, potassium sorbate, potassium nitrate, acetates, acetic acid, and sodium erythorbate. — Jamie Ducharme, Health, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for potassium sorbate

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First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of potassium sorbate was in 1960

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potassium sorbate

noun
: a potassium salt C6H7KO2 of sorbic acid used especially as a food preservative
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