: a crystalline or granular salt C7H5O2Na used chiefly as a food preservative
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe only catch: Check the label for preservatives like potassium sulfate or sodium benzoate, both of which can kill the yeast required for fermentation. Justin Pot, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 While the risk-reward relationship of parabens is still largely unclear, more and more brands are cutting them from their products and replacing them with alternatives like sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Mar. 2022 There are also some questionable additives in the ingredients list, including carrageenan and sodium benzoate, which have both been linked to inflammation. Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 13 Nov. 2019
Word History
First Known Use
circa 1900, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
sodium benzoate
noun
: a crystalline or granular salt C7H5O2Na used chiefly as a food preservative