mannitol

== English == === Etymology === From earlier mannite (from manna + -ite) + -ol. By surface analysis, mann(ose) +‎ -itol. === Noun === mannitol (countable and uncountable, plural mannitols) (organic chemistry) 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). Hypernym: sugar alcohol ==== Synonyms ==== E421 when used as a sweetener and/or anti-caking agent ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === mannitol on Wikipedia.Wikipedia == French == === Pronunciation === === Noun === mannitol m (plural mannitols) mannitol