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xylitol

xylitol

2 6.5
A sweet sugar substitute used in food and dental care to help prevent tooth decay
  • noun
  • /ˈzaɪlɪˌtɔl/
  • Specialized
: xilitol
  • The information provided from this study is critical for designing and establishing AOM prevention programs using xylitol that would be administered in home, school, and preschool settings.
  • use xylitol
  • xylitol prevention
  • xylitol products

Xylitol is the, pardon me, I shouldn't say that xylitol for chewing.

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Examples

  • Many dental products now contain xylitol because it helps prevent tooth decay.

  • If the chewing gum contains a sugar-free sweetener, Xylitol, it is a safeguard against tooth decay.

    Blog text (16)
  • The families were generally representative of the local area and were specifically being considered for future xylitol prevention programs in their community and schools.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Do parents know about xylitol and its use in preventing ear infections in children?

    Academic text (2015)
  • The Ice Chips are made with Xylitol, a healthy, natural sugar alternative, and come in 17 different flavors.

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  • Parental education is an essential component of establishing ear infection prevention programs using xylitol in children.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Of those parents who would consider using xylitol with their children, most would prefer chewing gum for older children and pacifiers for younger children.

    Academic text (2015)
  • The teacher explained that xylitol is often used as a sugar substitute in various foods.

  • Chewing gum with xylitol can promote oral health by reducing harmful bacteria.

How Sweet

honey
226 1.0
sugar
991 1.0
xylitol
  • Specialized
2 6.5
sweetener
28 2.0
water
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

xylitol singular
xylitols plural

Morphology

xylitol = xylose (opaque) = xyl + itol

Although the elements are meaningful in scientific nomenclature ('xyl-' = wood, '-itol' = sugar alcohol), this technical chemical formation is not transparent to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The word xylitol starts with xyl-, which means 'wood' as in xylophone, because it was first made from birch wood, and the ending -itol marks it as a sugar alcohol, a kind of sweet substitute for sugar. So, xylitol is a sweet substance originally from wood and is now used as a sugar substitute that can help protect teeth.