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Meaning of xylitol | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈzaɪlɪtɑl

Definitions

A pentahydric alcohol, C₅H₁₂O₅, penta-hydroxy pentane; derived from xylose; used as a sweetener.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Xylitol
Ελληνικά ξυλιτόλη
Español xilitol
Français xylitol
日本語 キシリトール
Қазақша ксилит
Polski ksylitol
Português xilitol
Русский ксилит

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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