# xylitol

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈzaɪlɪtɑl/ · frequency rank #95,618

## Definitions
1. A pentahydric alcohol, C₅H₁₂O₅, penta-hydroxy pentane; derived from xylose; used as a sweetener.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek ξύλον (xúlon, “wood”) + -itol (“anhydric alcohol”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/xylitol