mannitol
The English word “mannitol” has 1 meaning listed here.
noun
- 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).
Etymology
From earlier mannite (from manna + -ite) + -ol. By surface analysis, mann(ose) + -itol.
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