mannitol
Appearance
English
[edit]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 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
[edit]Translations
[edit]alcohol
See also
[edit]French
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]Audio: (file)
Noun
[edit]mannitol m (plural mannitols)