saccharin
sac·cha·rin
noun \ˈsa-k(ə-)rən\Definition of SACCHARIN
: a crystalline compound C7H5NO3S that is unrelated to the carbohydrates, is several hundred times sweeter than sucrose, and is used as a calorie-free sweetener
See Examples of SACCHARIN
- soft drinks flavored with saccharin
Origin of SACCHARIN
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First Known Use: 1885
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