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mannitol
Definitions
General Science
noun
a
clear
, sweet-tasting
alcohol
found in many plants, used as a diuretic and sweetener
Food
A
compound
similar to
sorbitol
found in many plants, now synthesized from
sucrose
for use as a
humectant
.
Medical
noun
a
diuretic
drug
used in the
treatment
of oedema of the brain
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Contexts for “mannitol”
3 definitions in context
General Science
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Medical
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