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Definition of mannitol in English: mannitolnoun ˈmanɪtɒl-ˌtäl mass nounChemistry A colourless sweet-tasting crystalline alcohol which is found in many plants and is used in various foods and medical products. 〔化〕甘露（糖）醇 Chemical formula: CH₂OH(CHOH)₄CH₂OH Example sentencesExamples - Sugar alcohols, including xylitol, mannitol, sorbitol, lactitol and maltitol, do not promote tooth decay or sudden spikes in blood sugar.
- Many diabetic patients replace sugary foods with dietetic foods that contain sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol.
- The most common sugar alcohols are sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol and xylitol.
- Even if you haven't heard of mannitol, chances are you've eaten this minty-tasting sugar alcohol as a powdery coating on chewing gum, candies, or pills.
- In addition, some sugar-free, low-calorie candies may contain sugar alcohols, such as sorbitol or mannitol.
OriginLate 19th century: from mannite (from manna + -ite1), in the same sense, + -ol. Definition of mannitol in US English: mannitolnoun-ˌtäl Chemistry A colorless sweet-tasting crystalline compound that is found in many plants and is used in various foods and medical products. 〔化〕甘露（糖）醇 An alcohol; chemical formula: CH₂OH(CHOH)₄CH₂OH Example sentencesExamples - The most common sugar alcohols are sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol and xylitol.
- In addition, some sugar-free, low-calorie candies may contain sugar alcohols, such as sorbitol or mannitol.
- Even if you haven't heard of mannitol, chances are you've eaten this minty-tasting sugar alcohol as a powdery coating on chewing gum, candies, or pills.
- Sugar alcohols, including xylitol, mannitol, sorbitol, lactitol and maltitol, do not promote tooth decay or sudden spikes in blood sugar.
- Many diabetic patients replace sugary foods with dietetic foods that contain sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, mannitol, and xylitol.
OriginLate 19th century: from mannite (from manna + -ite), in the same sense, + -ol. |