mannite

American  

[man-ahyt] / ˈmæn aɪt /

noun

1. mannitol.

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Etymology

Origin of mannite

First recorded in 1820–30; mann(ose) + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

Employing gallic acid derivatives, especially the tribenzoyl compounds, coupled with glucose, e.g., mannite, yielded a neutral ester of molecular weight 2,967.

From Synthetic Tannins by Grasser, Georg

Carbohydrates.—The largest part of the dry matter of the mushrooms is made up of various carbohydrates, including cellulose or fungocellulose, glycogen, mycoinuline, trehalose, mannite, glucose, and other related substances.

From Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc. by Atkinson, George Francis

The shoots, whether wild or cultivated, are succulent, and contain wax, albumen, acetate of potash, phosphate of potash, mannite, a green resin, and a fixed principle named "asparagin."

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

It consists principally of a kind of grape sugar and about 5 %. of the substance called mannite.

From Austral English A dictionary of Australasian words, phrases and usages with those aboriginal-Australian and Maori words which have become incorporated in the language, and the commoner scientific words that have had their origin in Australasia by Morris, Edward Ellis

Proceed as in preparing solution No. I, substituting mannite for dextrose in step 5.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)