maltitol en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmɔːltəˌtɑl/
Etymology
From malt + -itol.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A disaccharide polyol used as a sugar substitute, produced through the hydrogenation of maltose.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| maltitols | Number=Plur | lexicographic |