Mannitol
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mannitol is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) 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).
Meaning
(organic chemistry) 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
- mannitols
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hexanitrate, isomalt, maltitol, glucitol, sorbitol, isomaltitol.
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