iditol

noun

id·​i·​tol ˈid-ə-ˌtȯl How to pronounce iditol (audio) -ˌtōl How to pronounce iditol (audio)
: a sweet crystalline alcohol C12H28O12 obtained by a reduction of idose or sorbose

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“Iditol.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/iditol. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

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