man·ni·tol /ˈmænəˌtɔl, ˌtol/
甘露醇; 甘露糖醇
man·ni·tol /ˈmænəˌtɔl, ˌtol/ 名詞
man·ni·tol n.
1. Chem. A white crystalline hexose (HO.CH2.(CHOH)4.CH2.OH) of a sweet taste obtained from a so-called manna, the dried sap of the flowering ash (Fraxinus ornus); -- called also mannite, and hydroxy hexane. Cf. Dulcite. It is used in pharmacy as excipient and diluent for solids and liquids. It is also used as a food additive for anti-caking properties, or as a sweetener, and, illegally, to "cut" (dilute) illegal drugs such as cocaine or heroin.
Syn: -- D-mannitol; manna sugar; cordycepic acid; Diosmol; Mannicol; Mannidex; Osmiktrol; Osmosal.
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mannitol
n : a diuretic (trade name Osmitrol) used to promote the
excretion of urine [syn: Osmitrol]