English Explanatory Dictionary

xylitol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pentahydric alcohol, C₅H₁₂O₅, penta-hydroxy pentane; derived from xylose; used as a sweetener.

Pronunciation

/ˈzaɪlɪtɑl/ /-toʊl/ /ˈzaɪlɪtɒl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-xylitol.wav

Word forms

xylitol xylitols

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ξύλον (xúlon, “wood”) + -itol (“anhydric alcohol”).

Synonyms

E967 when used as a sweetener
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