Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A sweet white crystalline alcohol derived from xylose, C5H12O5, used in gum and oral health products to inhibit bacteria that cause caries and as a dietary sugar substitute.
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- noun chemistry a pentahydric
alcohol , C5H12O5, penta-hydroxy pentane; derived fromxylose ; used as asweetener
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Because food labels often do not disclose how much xylitol is contained, it may be hard to determine how much of the toxin was eaten.
Dr. Richard Palmquist: Pet Owners Beware: This Common Sweetener Can Poison Dogs Dr. Richard Palmquist 2010
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While xylitol is not known to be dangerous to people, veterinarians across the nation are seeing increased rates of serious poisoning in dogs that accidentally ingest even small amounts.
Dr. Richard Palmquist: Pet Owners Beware: This Common Sweetener Can Poison Dogs Dr. Richard Palmquist 2010
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While xylitol is not known to be dangerous to people, veterinarians across the nation are seeing increased rates of serious poisoning in dogs that accidentally ingest even small amounts.
Dr. Richard Palmquist: Pet Owners Beware: This Common Sweetener Can Poison Dogs Dr. Richard Palmquist 2010
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The longer the time between ingestion and seeking veterinary care, the less likely that we can effectively remove the xylitol from the dog's system.
Dr. Richard Palmquist: Pet Owners Beware: This Common Sweetener Can Poison Dogs Dr. Richard Palmquist 2010
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While xylitol is not known to be dangerous to people, veterinarians across the nation are seeing increased rates of serious poisoning in dogs that accidentally ingest even small amounts.
Dr. Richard Palmquist: Pet Owners Beware: This Common Sweetener Can Poison Dogs Dr. Richard Palmquist 2010
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Because food labels often do not disclose how much xylitol is contained, it may be hard to determine how much of the toxin was eaten.
Dr. Richard Palmquist: Pet Owners Beware: This Common Sweetener Can Poison Dogs Dr. Richard Palmquist 2010
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Because food labels often do not disclose how much xylitol is contained, it may be hard to determine how much of the toxin was eaten.
Dr. Richard Palmquist: Pet Owners Beware: This Common Sweetener Can Poison Dogs Dr. Richard Palmquist 2010
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The longer the time between ingestion and seeking veterinary care, the less likely that we can effectively remove the xylitol from the dog's system.
Dr. Richard Palmquist: Pet Owners Beware: This Common Sweetener Can Poison Dogs Dr. Richard Palmquist 2010
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The longer the time between ingestion and seeking veterinary care, the less likely that we can effectively remove the xylitol from the dog's system.
Dr. Richard Palmquist: Pet Owners Beware: This Common Sweetener Can Poison Dogs Dr. Richard Palmquist 2010
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For example, the liquid form of gabapentin contains xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.
Dr. Karen Becker: Treating Seizure Disorders in Pets Dr. Karen Becker 2012
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