benzoic acid

noun

ben·zo·ic acid | \ ben-ˈzō-ik-

Definition of benzoic acid

: a white crystalline acid C₆H₅COOH found naturally (as in benzoin or in cranberries) or made synthetically and used especially as a preservative of foods, as an antifungal agent in pharmaceuticals, and in organic synthesis

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Recent Examples on the Web According to the company’s website, Juul pods contain only four ingredients: nicotine, and the additives propylene glycol, glycerine, and benzoic acid, which serve as thickeners and preservatives. — Chris Roberts, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2021 The health effects of nicotine as a salt with benzoic acid is also relatively unknown. — Daniel Wolfe, Quartz, 18 Oct. 2019 Juul uses benzoic acid, though their patent covers a wide range of other acids as well. — Rachel Becker, The Verge, 21 Nov. 2018 Further, Zeichner says that ingredients like propylene glycol, benzene, benzoic acid, and chlorhexidine can potentially cause irritation and even allergic contact dermatitis. — Sofia Barrett-ibarria, Allure, 21 Sep. 2018 Juul pods include glycerol, propylene glycol, natural oils, extracts and flavor, nicotine and benzoic acid, company officials say, but not diacetyl, a potentially harmful chemical used in other vaping products for flavoring. — Jill Tucker, SFChronicle.com, 27 May 2018 Juul’s e-cigarette liquid contains only five: glycerol, propylene glycol, nicotine, benzoic acid, and food-grade flavoring. — Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 7 May 2018 See More

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benzoic acid

noun

ben·zo·ic acid | \ ben-ˌzō-ik-

Medical Definition of benzoic acid

: a white crystalline acid C₆H₆O₂ found naturally (as in benzoin or in cranberries) or made synthetically and used especially as a preservative of foods, in medicine, and in organic synthesis