melassigenic

adjective

me·​las·​si·​gen·​ic
mə̇¦lasə¦jenik
: producing molasses : preventing or tending to restrict the crystallization of sugar
used especially of certain inorganic salts

Word History

Etymology

melasses + -i- + -genic

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“Melassigenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/melassigenic. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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