Sorbitol
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈsɔː.bɪ.tɒl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sorbitol is a noun meaning (biochemistry) 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.
Meaning
(biochemistry) 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.
Word Forms
- sorbitols
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sorbital, sorbitan, sorbose, sorbierite, anhydrosorbitol, sorbite.
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