mannitol
English
editEtymology
editFrom earlier mannite (from manna + -ite) + -ol. By surface analysis, mann(ose) + -itol.
Noun
editmannitol (countable and uncountable, plural mannitols)
- (organic chemistry) A polyhydric alcohol, an isomer of sorbitol, found in nature and also manufactured for use in various applications (for example, as an artificial sweetener and as a medication for various indications).
- Hypernym: sugar alcohol
Synonyms
edit- E421 when used as a sweetener
Derived terms
editTranslations
editalcohol
See also
editFrench
editPronunciation
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Noun
editmannitol m (plural mannitols)