polysorbate
nounEtymology From poly- + sorbate.
1
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any of a class of emulsifiers used as food additives and in pharmaceutical preparations; they are derived from sorbitan (typically with three polyoxyethylene side-chains) esterified with a fatty acid; they are mostly oily liquids, or soft solids.
- Synonyms
- E432 - polysorbate 20, E433 - polysorbate 80, E434 - polysorbate 40, E435 - polysorbate 60, E436 - polysorbate 65, Tween™ nn