CEFR C1

benzoate

noun

Meaning

A salt or ester of benzoic acid, often used as a food preservative or in the manufacture of plastics, dyes, and pharmaceuticals.

Examples

Sodium benzoate is commonly used as a preservative in acidic foods like salad dressings and fruit juices.
The company's new product line features a benzoate-based additive to improve the durability of plastics.

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benzoate (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛnzoʊ.eɪt/

Definition

A salt or ester of benzoic acid, often used as a food preservative or in the manufacture of plastics, dyes, and pharmaceuticals.

Examples

Sodium benzoate is commonly used as a preservative in acidic foods like salad dressings and fruit juices.
The company's new product line features a benzoate-based additive to improve the durability of plastics.

How to Use benzoate

benzoate ester (collocation): a type of chemical compound — "The company produces a range of benzoate esters for use in the pharmaceutical industry."
sodium benzoate (compound noun): a specific type of preservative — "Sodium benzoate is commonly used as a preservative in food products."

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