English Explanatory Dictionary

-itol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

suffix
  1. Forming the names of polyhydric alcohols (sugar alcohols).

Word forms

-itol

Etymology

From reanalysis of the ending of mannitol, sorbitol and so on, from -ite (an old, non-specific use of this suffix) + -ol.

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