sorbItic

[Eng. sorb it (e); -ic.] Contained in or derived from sorbite (q. v.). sorbitic-acid, s. Chem.: An acid obtained by heating sorbite for some time to 150-180°. It is insoluble in water, acids, and alcohol: but di olves in aqueous ammonia or potash, from which hydrochloric acid throws it down in amorphous dark-red flakes. Its composition is doubtful. *sor-bi-tion, s. [Lat. sorbitio , from sorbeo =to absorb.] The act of drinking or sipping.