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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   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). countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a diuretic (trade name Osmitrol) used to promote the excretion of urine wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

e421e421 when used as a sweetenerosmitrol

Etymology

From earlier mannite (from manna + -ite) + -ol. By surface analysis, mann(ose) + -itol.

Related phrases

mannitol hexanitrate

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