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Definition of aspartame

aspartame

/ˈæs.pɚ.teɪm/
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• noun

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A low-calorie artificial sweetener composed of the amino acids aspartic acid and phenylalanine, roughly 200 times sweeter than sucrose and widely used in diet beverages and sugar-free foods.

Example

"People with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria must avoid foods and beverages sweetened with aspartame."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1960s as a blend of its chemical components: aspartyl, phenylalanine, and methyl ester.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aspartame. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aspartame
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