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sorbitol

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

Españolsorbitol
Françaissorbitol
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CEFR level

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