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单词 sorbitol
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Definition of sorbitol in English:

sorbitol

noun ˈsɔːbɪtɒl
mass nounChemistry
  • A sweet-tasting crystalline compound found in some fruit.

    〔化〕山梨糖醇;葡糖醇

    A hexahydric alcohol; chemical formula: CH₂OH(CHOH)₄CH₂OH

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The polyol pathway uses the enzyme aldose reductase to convert glucose to sorbitol.
    • Leaves were excised, placed in sucrose or sorbitol (osmotic control) and the expression of all three clones was monitored.
    • Embryos treated with 6% sorbitol + 3% sucrose showed little or no variation in size.
    • Mixtures containing sorbitol, glucose, fructose, sucrose, and maltose were used as standards every fifth sample.
    • The reduction of single-channel conductance was found only when sorbitol and glucose were applied.

Origin

Late 19th century: from sorb + -ite1 + -ol.

Definition of sorbitol in US English:

sorbitol

noun
Chemistry
  • A sweet-tasting crystalline compound found in some fruit.

    〔化〕山梨糖醇;葡糖醇

    A hexahydric alcohol; chemical formula: CH₂OH(CHOH)₄CH₂OH

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The reduction of single-channel conductance was found only when sorbitol and glucose were applied.
    • Embryos treated with 6% sorbitol + 3% sucrose showed little or no variation in size.
    • Mixtures containing sorbitol, glucose, fructose, sucrose, and maltose were used as standards every fifth sample.
    • Leaves were excised, placed in sucrose or sorbitol (osmotic control) and the expression of all three clones was monitored.
    • The polyol pathway uses the enzyme aldose reductase to convert glucose to sorbitol.

Origin

Late 19th century: from sorb + -ite + -ol.

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