English
mannitol
From earlier mannite (from manna + -ite) + -ol.
Equivalent to mannose + -itol
Today it means
noun 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).
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Etymograph / mannitol