hexitol

/ˈhɛksɪtɔl/

Definitions

1. noun

A hexitol is a six-carbon sugar alcohol, an isomer of sorbitol.

“The researchers studied various sugar alcohols, including hexitol, to determine their effects on oral health.”

Synonyms

  • hexane-1,6-diol
  • sugar alcohol

Antonyms

  • glucose
  • sucrose