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sorbitol
Sorbitol is primarily discussed in technical, medical, or nutritional contexts. It is frequently mentioned in the ingredients lists of sugar-free candies, toothpastes, and pharmaceutical syrups due to its ability to retain moisture and provide sweetness without causing rapid spikes in blood glucose.
Because it is a chemical compound, it is treated as an uncountable mass noun. It does not have a plural form in standard usage, as it refers to the substance itself rather than individual units.
Meanings
Examples
This sugar free gum contains sorbitol as a sweetener.
Sorbitol is often used in toothpaste to prevent the paste from drying out.
I wonder if the sorbitol in these candies will cause a laxative effect.
Check the label to see if there is any sorbitol in the syrup.
The chemist added sorbitol to the mixture to increase its viscosity.
Does this lotion use sorbitol as a humectant to keep the skin hydrated?
Sorbitol provides a milder sweetness compared to sucrose.
The pharmaceutical company uses sorbitol as an excipient in their liquid medications.