xylitol

From Ancient Greek ξύλον + -itol (“anhydric alcohol”).

xylitol (countable and uncountable, plural xylitols)

1. (chemistry) A pentahydric alcohol, C₅H₁₂O₅, penta-hydroxy pentane; derived from xylose; used as a sweetener.
   • 2019, Matt Dorsey, Jenny Dorsey, Healthy Cocktails‎, Simon and Schuster, →ISBN:

     A note of caution to readers with pets: Xylitol is toxic to dogs and can have potentially life-threatening effects. As owners of two doggos ourselves, we encourage anyone with a dog to use extreme caution when bringing xylitol into your home.

• E967 when used as a sweetener

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xylitol m (plural xylitoles)

1. xylitol