mannitol
mannitol · mannitols
A polyhydric alcohol, an isomer of sorbitol, found in nature and also manufactured for…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).
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)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).
More definitions
- a diuretic (trade name Osmitrol) used to promote the excretion of urine
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From earlier mannite (from manna + -ite) + -ol. By surface analysis, mann(ose) + -itol.From earlier mannite (from manna + -ite) + -ol. By surface analysis, mann(ose) + -itol.
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Forms
plural: mannitolsSynonyms
3 synonymsE421 when used as a sweetener andor anti-caking agent
Close in meaning
- a diuretic (trade name Osmitrol) used to promote the excretion of urine:Osmitrol
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable