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Definition of saccharin

saccharin

/ˈsæk.ə.ɹɪn/
sac · cha · rin
Adverb:saccharinely
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Plural:saccharins
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Adjective:saccharine
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saccharin Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A crystalline synthetic compound with an intensely sweet taste and zero food energy, widely used as a non-caloric artificial sweetener in beverages, foods, and pharmaceuticals.

Example

"Many people who monitor their blood sugar levels prefer to sweeten their morning coffee with a packet of saccharin."

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse the noun 'saccharin' (the chemical artificial sweetener) with the adjective 'saccharine' (meaning excessively sweet, sentimental, or cloying).

• Rhymes for saccharin

• Nearby Words

sac
sacagawea
sacajawea
saccharin
saccharine
saccharinely
saccopharynx

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century by chemists Ira Remsen and Constantin Fahlberg from Medieval Latin 'saccharum' (sugar), via Ancient Greek 'sakkharon', ultimately tracing back to Sanskrit 'śarkarā' (gravel, grit, or crystallized sugar).

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