alditol en · NOUN
Etymology
ald(ose) + -itol
Meanings
- Any of a class of acyclic polyols formally derived from an aldose by reduction of the carbonyl functional group.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| alditols | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (1)
es alditol (acyclic polyol)