sac·cha·rin (s k  r- n)n. A white crystalline powder, C7H5NO3S, having a taste about 500 times sweeter than cane sugar, used as a calorie-free sweetener. |
saccharin [ˈsækərɪn]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a very sweet white crystalline slightly soluble powder used as a nonfattening sweetener. Formula: C7H5NO3S
[from saccharo- + -in]
| saccharin (skr-n) A white, crystalline powder used as a calorie-free sweetener. It tastes about 500 times sweeter than sugar. Saccharin is made from a compound of toluene, which is derived from petroleum. Chemical formula: C7H5NO3S. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | saccharin - a crystalline substance 500 times sweeter than sugar; used as a calorie-free sweetener sweetener, sweetening - something added to foods to make them taste sweeter |
Translations
saccharin saccharine [ˈsækərɪn]
A. N → sacarina f
B. ADJ → sacarino (fig) (= sentimental) → azucarado, empalagoso
saccharin(e)
n → Sa(c)charin nt
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