-itol

Chemistry.

1. a suffix used in names of alcohols containing more than one hydroxyl group:

   inositol.

-itol

suffix forming nouns

1. indicating that certain chemical compounds are polyhydric alcohols

   sorbitol

   inisitol

Word History and Origins

Origin of -itol¹

-ite ¹ + -ol ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of -itol¹

from -ite ² + -ol ¹