propionate

noun

pro·​pi·​o·​nate ˈprō-pē-ə-ˌnāt 

: a salt or ester of propionic acid

Examples of propionate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This process yields short-chain fatty acids, such as acetate, butyrate, and propionate, which serve as an energy source for cells lining the colon, strengthen the intestinal barrier, regulate inflammation, and influence systemic metabolism. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

These microbes help produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as acetate, propionate, and butyrate, which support intestinal barrier integrity and immune regulation. — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 3 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for propionate

• sonnet

Medical Definition

propionate

noun

pro·​pi·​o·​nate ˈprō-pē-ə-ˌnāt 

: a salt or ester of propionic acid