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polysorbate
pol·y·sor·bate [ pòllee sáwr bàyt, pòllee sáwrbət ] (plural pol·y·sor·bates)


noun 
Definition:
 
emulsifier in food and drugs: an emulsifier used in preparing some foods and drugs
[Mid-20th century. <poly- + sorbitol]
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