mannitol en · NOUN
Etymology
From earlier mannite (from manna + -ite) + -ol. By surface analysis, mann(ose) + -itol.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) 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).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mannitols | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
mannitol hexanitrate · nitromannitol · nonmannitol · hexaacetylmannitol · hexanitromannitol · mitobronitol
Hypernyms
Synonyms
or anti-caking agent · E421 when used as a sweetener and
Translations (9)
fi mannitoli (alcohol) · it mannitolo (alcohol) · cy manitol (alcohol) · es manitol (alcohol) · cs manitol (alcohol) · ca mannitol (alcohol) · gl manitol (alcohol) · tr mannitol (alcohol) · zh 甘露醇 (alcohol)