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Sorbate vs Sorbent - What's the difference?

sorbate | sorbent |

As nouns the difference between sorbate and sorbent

is that sorbate is any salt or ester of sorbic acid while sorbent is a substance that can enable sorption.

sorbate

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (chemistry) Any salt or ester of sorbic acid.

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    sorbent

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (sciences) A substance that can enable sorption.

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