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Synonyms of polysorbate

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Another word for polysorbate is E432 - polysorbate 20. Other synonyms of polysorbate are E433 - polysorbate 80, E434 - polysorbate 40, E435 - polysorbate 60, E436 - polysorbate 65 and Tween™ nn.

Synonyms and similar words for polysorbate

nounAny of a class of emulsifiers used as food additives and in pharmaceutical preparations; they are...

  • E432 - polysorbate 20
  • E433 - polysorbate 80
  • E434 - polysorbate 40
  • E435 - polysorbate 60
  • E436 - polysorbate 65
  • Tween™ nn

Meaning of polysorbate

  1. noun 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.

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Questions about synonyms of polysorbate

What is another word for polysorbate?
Polysorbate has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as E432 - polysorbate 20, E433 - polysorbate 80, E434 - polysorbate 40, E435 - polysorbate 60, E436 - polysorbate 65 and Tween™ nn.
What does polysorbate mean?
Polysorbate means 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.

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