English Explanatory Dictionary

mannitol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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).

Word forms

mannitol mannitols

Etymology

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

Synonyms

E421 when used as a sweetener and or anti-caking agent

Derived words

hexaacetylmannitol hexanitromannitol mannitol hexanitrate mitobronitol nitromannitol nonmannitol
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