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xylitols

xylitols is the plural of xylitol.

Meaning of xylitol

Noun

xylitol (countable and uncountable, plural xylitols)

  1. A pentahydric alcohol, C₅H₁₂O₅, penta-hydroxy pentane; derived from xylose; used as a sweetener.
    • 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.2019, Matt Dorsey, Jenny Dorsey, Healthy Cocktails, Simon and Schuster, →ISBN
    Synonyms:
    E967 when used as a sweetener

Questions about xylitols

What is xylitols the plural of?
Xylitols is the plural of xylitol.

Words near xylitols in the dictionary

  1. xylidins
  2. xylindein
  3. xylite
  4. xylites
  5. xylitol
  6. xylitols
  7. xylitone
  8. xylitones
  9. xylivorous
  10. xylo
  11. xylo-

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