mannitol
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Etymology edit
From earlier mannite (from manna + -ite) + -ol. By surface analysis, mann(ose) + -itol.
Noun edit
mannitol (countable and uncountable, plural mannitols)
- (organic chemistry) A polyhydroxy alcohol, an isomer of sorbitol, used as an artificial sweetener.
Synonyms edit
- E421 when used as a sweetener
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
alcohol
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Noun edit
mannitol m (plural mannitols)