propionate

noun

pro·​pi·​o·​nate ˈprō-pē-ə-ˌnāt How to pronounce propionate (audio)
: a salt or ester of propionic acid

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The main types of short chain fatty acids are acetate, propionate and butyrate. — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 Mold inhibitors—often listed as calcium propionate—are a key red flag. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 July 2026 SCFAs, including butyrate, propionate, and acetate, support gut health by fueling the cells lining the large intestine, supporting intestinal mucus production, and reducing intestinal inflammation. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Oct. 2025 Intense exercise raises lactate levels, and certain microbes can feed on lactate, converting it into SCFAs like butyrate and propionate. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for propionate

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1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of propionate was in 1856

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propionate

noun
pro·​pi·​o·​nate ˈprō-pē-ə-ˌnāt How to pronounce propionate (audio)
: a salt or ester of propionic acid
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