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Webster 1913 Edition
Saccharine
Sac′cha-rine
(? or ?)
, Adj.
Of or pertaining to sugar; having the qualities of sugar; producing sugar; sweet;
as, a
. saccharine
taste; saccharine
matterSac′cha-rine
(? or ?)
, Noun.
(Chem.)
A trade name for benzoic sulphinide.
[Written also
saccharin
.] Webster 1828 Edition
Saccharine
SAC'CHARINE
,Adj.
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)
- Of or relating to sugar.
- (pejorative) Excessively sweet in action or disposition; syrupy.
- Sentimental or romantic to the point of ridiculousness.
Synonyms
Etymology 2
Adjective
saccharine (not comparable)
- Of or relating to saccharin.
French
Alternative forms
- saccarine (1990 reformed spelling)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /sa.ka.ʁin/
Noun
saccharine f (plural saccharines)