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Benzoate

Description:

Benzoate is a chemical compound commonly used as a food preservative and also found naturally in certain fruits, such as cranberries and prunes. It is derived from benzoic acid and is often listed on ingredient labels as a preservative under the E number E211.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun

Sense: A salt or ester of benzoic acid. It is commonly used as a food preservative.

Sample Sentence: The FDA has approved the use of benzoates in many food and beverage products to extend their shelf life.

2. Verb

Sense: To treat or preserve with benzoate.

Sample Sentence: The scientists benzoated the juice to ensure it stayed fresh during transportation.

3. Adjective

Sense: Referring to something related to or containing benzoate.

Sample Sentence: The benzoate content in the soda caused it to have a slightly bitter taste.

4. Adverb

Sense: Modifying an action done with or involving benzoate.

Sample Sentence: He concentrated the solution benzoately, resulting in a higher concentration of preservative.

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