sorbic

Pertaining to or derived from the mountain-ash, Pyrus aucuparia, formerly classed as Sorbus: as, sorbic acid.

Pertaining to, or obtained from, the rowan tree, or sorb; specifically, designating an acid, C�H�CO�H, of the acetylene series, found in the unripe berries of this tree, and extracted as a white crystalline substance.

Of, or relating to the rowan tree (the sorb).

Of, or derived from sorbic acid.