Synonyms for sorbitol
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A faintly sweet alcohol C₆H₁₄O₆ that occurs in some fruits, is made synthetically, and is used especially as a humectant and softener and in making ascorbic acid.
Related words
- Is a kind of
- sugar alcohol
Forms
- Plural
- sorbitols
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sorbitol | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- sorbierite