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xylitol

Pronunciation: /ˈzʌɪlɪtɒl/

Definition of xylitol

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry

a sweet-tasting crystalline alcohol derived from xylose, present in some plant tissues and used as an artificial sweetener in foods.
- Chemical formula: CH₂OH(CHOH)₃CH₂OH