cyclitol


cy·cli·tol

noun \ˈsī-klə-ˌtl, ˈsi-, -ˌtōl\

Definition of CYCLITOL

: an alicyclic polyhydroxy compound (as inositol)

Origin of CYCLITOL

cycl- + -itol (as in inositol)
First Known Use: 1943

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