poly·gal·i·tol
| \ ˌpälēˈgaləˌtȯl, -älə̇ˈg-, -tōl \
plural -s
Definition of polygalitol
: a crystalline anhydride C6H12O5 of sorbitol found in species of milkwort (as Polygala amara); 1,5-anhydro-d-glucitol
— called also 1,5-sorbitan
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