cyclitol

C3Y4C3L1I1T1O1L1

noun

Any hydroxylated cycloalkane having at least three hydroxy groups attached to different carbon atoms.

Scrabble 15

Meanings

nouncyclitol (plural cyclitols)

plural cyclitols

  1. chemistryAny hydroxylated cycloalkane having at least three hydroxy groups attached to different carbon atoms.
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