- tetritol
- \\ˈte.trəˌtȯl, -tōl\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: tetrose + -itol: any of the tetrahydroxy alcohols HOCH2(CHOH)2CH2OH (as erythritol) obtainable by reducing the corresponding tetrose
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.