Medical Dictionary
sorbitan
noun sor·bi·tan \ˈsȯr-bə-ˌtan\
Medical Definition of SORBITAN
: an anhydride C6H12O5 of sorbitol from which various fatty acid esters are derived for use as surfactants and emulsifying agents
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