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MANNITE
Noun
mannite (uncountable)
(dated, organic compound) mannitol
Anagrams
• Imtenan, Tianmen, Tiemann, antimen, tineman
Source: Wiktionary
Man"nite, n. Etym: [Cf. F. mannite.]
1. (Chem.)
Definition: A white crystalline substance of a sweet taste obtained from a so-called manna, the dried sap of the flowering ash (Fraxinus ornus);
– called also mannitol, and hydroxy hexane. Cf. Dulcite. HO.CH2.(CHOH)4.CH2.OH = D-mannitol; manna sugar; cordycepic acid; Diosmol; Mannicol; Mannidex; Osmiktrol; Osmosal.
– used in pharmacy as excipient and diluent for solids and liquids. Used as a food additive for anti-caking properties, or as a sweetener. Also used to "cut" (dilute) illegal drugs such as cocaine or heroin. ("excipient" use)
2. (Bot.)
Definition: A sweet white efflorescence from dried fronds of kelp, especially from those of the Laminaria saccharina, or devil's apron.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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