Sorbitan
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sorbitan is a noun meaning (chemistry) a dehydration product of sorbitol having a tetrahydrofuran ring and four hydroxy groups; it is used in the manufacture of emulsifiers.
Meaning
(chemistry) a dehydration product of sorbitol having a tetrahydrofuran ring and four hydroxy groups; it is used in the manufacture of emulsifiers.
Word Forms
- sorbitans
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include esters, anhydrosorbitol, sorbitol, sorbierite, sorbital, sorbite.
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