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mannitol

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Etymology

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From earlier mannite (from manna + -ite) + -ol. By surface analysis, mann(ose) +‎ -itol.

Noun

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mannitol (countable and uncountable, plural mannitols)

  1. (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

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  • E421 when used as a sweetener

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Noun

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mannitol m (plural mannitols)

  1. mannitol