mannite

noun

man·​nite ˈma-ˌnīt How to pronounce mannite (audio)

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, from manne manna + -ite -ite entry 1

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mannite was in 1827

Dictionary Entries Near mannite

Cite this Entry

“Mannite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mannite. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

mannite

noun
man·​nite ˈman-ˌīt How to pronounce mannite (audio)
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