xylitol

[zahy-li-tawl, -tol]

noun

Biochemistry.

1. a naturally occurring pentose sugar alcohol, C 5 H 12 O 5 , used as a sugar substitute.

xylitol

/ ˈzaɪlɪˌtɒl /

noun

1. chem an artificial sweetener produced from xylose and used esp in chewing gum. Formula: CH 2 HOH(CHOH) 3 CH 2 OH

xylitol

1. A sweet white crystalline alcohol derived from xylose and used as a sugar substitute. Chemical formula: C ₅ H ₁₂ O ₅ .

Word History and Origins

Origin of xylitol¹

< German Xylit (1891), equivalent to Xyl ( ose ) xylose + -it -ite ¹; -itol

Word History and Origins

Origin of xylitol¹

C19: from _xyl ( _ose ) + _-ite ² + _-ol ¹

Example Sentences

Trina Hazzah, president and co-founder of the Veterinary Cannabis Society, told me that many edibles contain other ingredients that are dangerous for dogs, like chocolate and xylitol.

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A: Xylitol is a sugar substitute that is frequently found in dry mouth products and sugarless gum.

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Biotene contains both sorbitol and xylitol.

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However, isolated polyols — including erythritol, sorbitol, mannitol and xylitol — are used as sugar-free, low-calorie sweeteners in many food products.

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Xylitol is an artificial sweetener often used in sugar-free products.

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