sorbitol en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsɔː.bɪ.tɒl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈsɔɹ.bɪˌtɔl/ (General-American)
Etymology
From earlier sorbite (from sorb + -ite) + -ol. By surface analysis, sorb + -itol.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sorbitols | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (8)
gl sorbitol (C6H14O6) · fi sorbitoli (C6H14O6) · bg сорбитол (C6H14O6) · es sorbitol (C6H14O6) · fr sorbitol (C6H14O6) · cmn 山梨糖醇 (C6H14O6) · cmn 山梨醇 (C6H14O6) · ja ソルビトール (C6H14O6)