Associations to the word «Mannitol»

Wiktionary

MANNITOL, noun. (organic compound) a polyhydroxy alcohol, an isomer of sorbitol, used as an artificial sweetener

Dictionary definition

MANNITOL, noun. A diuretic (trade name Osmitrol) used to promote the excretion of urine.

Wise words

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