mannitol

Etymology
From earlier (from  + ) +. .

Noun

 * 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).

Synonyms

 * when used as a sweetener

Derived terms

 * mannitol hexanitrate

Translations

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 * Welsh: manitol