-itol

suffix

Forming the names of polyhydric alcohols (sugar alcohols).

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Meanings

suffix
  1. chemistryForming the names of polyhydric alcohols (sugar alcohols).

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
sugar alcohol

Origin

From reanalysis of the ending of mannitol, sorbitol and so on, from -ite (an old, non-specific use of this suffix) + -ol.

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Translations

Hungarian -it
  • -itforming the names of polyhydric alcohols
Polish -itol
  • -itolforming the names of polyhydric alcohols
Cite this entry
APA

-itol. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-itol

MLA

“-itol.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-itol. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “-itol,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/-itol.

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