ˈerəˌthrȯl, ə̇ˈriˌth-, -ōl noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary erythr- + -ol
1. : a liquid unsaturated dihydroxy alcohol CH 2 = CHCHOHCH 2 OH formed by decomposition of erythritol
2. : erythritol — used especially in pharmacy
erythrol tetranitrate