polysorbate

noun poly·sor·bate \ˌpä-lē-ˈsȯr-ˌbāt\

Definition of POLYSORBATE

: any of several emulsifiers used in the preparation of some pharmaceuticals or foods

1950

Medical Dictionary

noun poly·sor·bate \ˌpäl-i-ˈsȯr-ˌbāt\

: any of several emulsifiers used in the preparation of some pharmaceuticals and foods—see tween

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