sorbitol
sor·bi·tol
noun \ˈsȯr-bə-ˌtȯl, -ˌtōl\Definition of SORBITOL
: a faintly sweet alcohol C6H14O6 that occurs in some fruits, is made synthetically, and is used especially as a humectant and softener and in making ascorbic acid
Origin of SORBITOL
sorb fruit of the service or related trees + -itol
First Known Use: 1895
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