erythritol

American  

[ih-rith-ri-tawl, -tol] / ɪˈrɪθ rɪˌtɔl, -ˌtɒl /

noun

Chemistry, Pharmacology.

1. a white, crystalline, water-soluble, sweet-tasting, tetrahydroxyl compound, C 4 H 10 O 4 , related to the carbohydrates, obtained from certain lichens and used for coronary vasodilation and in the treatment of hypertension.

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erythritol British  

/ ɪˈrɪθrɪˌtɒl /

noun

1. a sweet crystalline compound extracted from certain algae and lichens and used in medicine to dilate the blood vessels of the heart; 1,2,3,4-butanetetrol. Formula: C 4 H 10 O 4

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Etymology

Origin of erythritol

First recorded in 1890–95; erythrite + -ol ¹

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Example Sentences

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erythritol

"Our research demonstrates not only that, but how erythritol has the potential to increase stroke risk."

From Science Daily ● Mar. 28, 2026

DeSouza pointed out that the study used only a single serving amount of erythritol.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 28, 2026

After their blood was drawn a half hour later, researchers "discovered that people who had the erythritol drink had more than double the risk of developing blood clots than those in the sugar group."

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2024

There are also polyols or sugar alcohols - erythritol particularly has gained traction in recent years.

From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2023

While this type of observational study can’t prove cause and effect, the researchers did also find that erythritol promotes blood clots in mice and appears to do so in humans as well.

From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2023

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