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Webster 1913 Edition


Saccharine

Sac′cha-rine

(? or ?)
,
Adj.
[F.
saccharin
, fr. L.
saccharon
sugar, Gr. [GREEK], [GREEK], [GREEK], Skr.
çarkara
. Cf.
Sugar
.]
Of or pertaining to sugar; having the qualities of sugar; producing sugar; sweet;
as, a
saccharine
taste;
saccharine
matter
.

Sac′cha-rine

(? or ?)
,
Noun.
(Chem.)
A trade name for benzoic sulphinide.
[Written also
saccharin
.]

Webster 1828 Edition


Saccharine

SAC'CHARINE

,
Adj.
[L. saccharum, sugar.]
Pertaining to sugar; having the qualities of sugar; as a saccharine taste; the saccharine matter of the cane juice.

Definition 2024


saccharine

saccharine

English

Pronunciation

Adjective

saccharine (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to sugar.
  2. (pejorative) Excessively sweet in action or disposition; syrupy.
  3. Sentimental or romantic to the point of ridiculousness.
Synonyms

Etymology 2

From saccharin + -ine

Adjective

saccharine (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to saccharin.

French

Alternative forms

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sa.ka.ʁin/

Noun

saccharine f (plural saccharines)

  1. saccharin

Latin

Adjective

saccharine

  1. vocative masculine singular of saccharinus