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Saccharin

Sac′cha-rin

(săk′kȧ-rĭn)
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Noun.
[F., from L.
saccharon
sugar.]
(Chem.)
A bitter white crystalline substance obtained from the saccharinates and regarded as the lactone of saccharinic acid; – so called because formerly supposed to be isomeric with cane sugar (saccharose).

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saccharin

saccharin

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saccharin (uncountable)

  1. (chemistry) a white, crystalline powder, C7H5NO3S, used as an artificial sweetener in food products

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