English word mannitol comes from English mannose, English -itol (Polyhydric alcohols.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| mannose | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) A monosaccharide aldohexose found in manna and other legumes. |
| -itol | English (eng) | Polyhydric alcohols. |
| mannitol | English (eng) | (organic compound) a polyhydroxy alcohol, an isomer of sorbitol, used as an artificial sweetener. |