Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: sorbite
Next word: Sorbonist
Definition of: sorbitol
(sôr′bə·tōl, -tol) noun Chem.
A white, sweetish, crystalline alcohol, C6H14O6, found in mountain–ash berries, cherries, apples, pears, and some other fruits: it is used as a plasticizer and moistening agent and in the manufacture of ascorbic acid. [<SORB + -IT(E)1 + -OL1]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: