SACCHARINE


Meaning of SACCHARINE in English

[ 'sakərɪn , -i:n ]

■ noun another term for saccharin .

■ adjective

1》 excessively sweet or sentimental.

2》 dated relating to or containing sugar.

Origin

C17: from mod. L. saccharum + -ine 1 .

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