Benzoate Definition & Meaning

benzoate
noun
  1. any salt or ester of benzoic acid

"Benzoate" in song lyrics

See how benzoate is used in real songs:

  • "And drug rate concentrate, with sodium benzoate"
    RZA f/ Cappadonna, Method Man — Wu-Wear: The Garment Renaissance
  • "talking rain and benzoate"
    AOL — AOL
  • "potassium benzoate"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "benzoate"

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