English Explanatory Dictionary

sorbitol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A faintly sweet alcohol C₆H₁₄O₆ that occurs in some fruits, is made synthetically, and is used especially as a humectant and softener and in making ascorbic acid.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɔː.bɪ.tɒl/ /ˈsɔɹ.bɪˌtɔl/

Word forms

sorbitol sorbitols

Etymology

From earlier sorbite (from sorb + -ite) + -ol. By surface analysis, sorb + -itol.

Synonyms

E420
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