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sodium benzoate Definition

sodium benzoate

noun

a sweet, odorless, white powder, CHCOONa, the sodium salt of benzoic acid, used as a food preservative, antiseptic, etc.

sodium benzoate Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • contain: It also contains sodium benzoate, which may irritate the skin, eyes and mucosal surfaces.

Adjective modifier

  • e211: E211 Sodium benzoate The sodium salt of benzoic acid, sodium benzoate fulfills an antibacterial and antifungal role.