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Meaning of sorbitol | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈsɔː.bɪ.tɒl

Definitions

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.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Español sorbitol
Suomi sorbitoli
Français sorbitol
日本語 ソルビトール

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Sorbo Sorbon Sorbonist Sorbonne Sorbonnist sorbopyranose

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