isosorbide
/ˌaɪsoʊˈsɔrbaɪd/
noun
- A chemical compound used in some medicines, especially to treat heart conditions like angina, and also in making plastics.
- The doctor prescribed isosorbide to help widen the patient's blood vessels.
- Isosorbide is often taken as a pill to prevent chest pain.
- Some plastics are made from isosorbide because it is a renewable material.