English Explanatory Dictionary

erythritol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A naturally occurring tetrahydric sugar alcohol, (2R,3S)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetraol, found in some fruits and used as a food additive and sugar substitute.

Word forms

erythritol erythritols

Etymology

From erythr- + -itol; ultimately from Ancient Greek ἐρυθρός (eruthrós, “red”).

Derived words

methylerythritol pentaerythritol
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