mannite

/ˈmænaɪt/
noun
  1. A sweet, white crystalline substance found in many plants and used as a sugar substitute or in medicine.
    • The chemist extracted mannite from the seaweed for use in a new sweetener.
    • Mannite is sometimes used in medical tests to check how well the kidneys are working.
    • Some sugar-free candies contain mannite instead of regular sugar.
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