caprylate

/ˈkæprɪleɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A caprylate is a salt or ester of caprylic acid. It is used as a food preservative and a pharmaceutical ingredient.

“The company used caprylate as a natural preservative in their line of organic skincare products.”

2. adjective

Relating to or derived from caprylic acid.

“The researchers studied the caprylate compounds found in the plant’s extracts.”

Synonyms

  • caprylic
  • octanoate

Antonyms

  • glycolate
  • water