What does "benzoate" mean?

Any salt or ester of benzoic acid.

What is a synonym for "benzoate"?

Common synonyms include: alcohol, chemical.

Pronounced //ˈbɛn.zəʊ.eɪt//.

/ˈbɛn.zəʊ.eɪt/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

"Sodium benzoate is a very common food preservative."

From benzoic + -ate.