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aspartame

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as·par·tame  (spr-tm, -spär-)
n.
An artificial sweetener, C14H18N2O5, formed from aspartic acid.
[aspart(ic acid) + (phenyl)a(lanine) + m(ethyl) + e(ster).]
aspartame [əˈspɑːˌteɪm]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) an artificial sweetener produced from aspartic acid. Formula: C14H18N2O5
[from aspart(ic acid) + (phenyl)a(lanine) m(ethyl) e(ster)]
aspartame  (spr-tm, -spär-)
An artificial sweetener formed from aspartic acid. Chemical formula: C14H18N2O5.
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Noun1.aspartame - an artificial sweetener made from aspartic acid; used as a calorie-free sweetener
sweetener, sweetening - something added to foods to make them taste sweeter


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