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volemitol

noun
vo·​lem·​i·​tol | \ vōˈleməˌtȯl, -tōl\
plural -s

Definition of volemitol

: a slightly sweet crystalline hepta-hydroxy alcohol C7H9(OH)7 found especially in a mushroom (Lactarius volemus)

History and Etymology for volemitol

International Scientific Vocabulary volem- (from New Latin volemus —specific epithet of Lactarius volemus —from Latin volemum, a pear) + -itol

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