Acesulfame-K

Pronunciation: /eɪsɪˈsʌlfeɪm keɪ/

Definitions of acesulfame-k

noun acesulfame-k - a high-intensity artificial sweetener that is 200 times sweeter than sucrose, commonly used in food and beverages

Example Sentences

A1 Acesulfame-K is a type of artificial sweetener.

A2 Many low-calorie drinks contain acesulfame-K.

B1 Acesulfame-K is often used in baking to reduce sugar content.

B2 Some studies suggest acesulfame-K may have negative health effects.

C1 Food manufacturers use acesulfame-K as a sugar substitute in many products.

C2 The debate over the safety of acesulfame-K continues among scientists and health experts.

Examples of acesulfame-k in a Sentence

formal Acesulfame-K is a non-nutritive sweetener that is commonly used in food and beverages.

informal I prefer to use Acesulfame-K in my coffee instead of sugar.

slang I heard Acesulfame-K is the new sweetener everyone is raving about.

figurative Adding Acesulfame-K to the recipe was the cherry on top of the cake.

Grammatical Forms of acesulfame-k

• past tense: acedulfame-ked
• plural: acesulfame-ks
• comparative: more acesulfame-k
• superlative: most acesulfame-k
• present tense: acesulfame-k
• future tense: will acesulfame-k
• perfect tense: have acesulfame-ked
• continuous tense: is acesulfame-king
• singular: acesulfame-k
• positive degree: acesulfame-k
• infinitive: to acesulfame-k
• gerund: acesulfame-king
• participle: acesulfame-ked

Origin and Evolution of acesulfame-k

First Known Use: 1967 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'acesulfame-k' originated from the chemical compound Acesulfame potassium, which was discovered by German chemist Karl Clauss in 1967.

Evolution of the word: Initially used as a sugar substitute, acesulfame-k has evolved to be a widely used artificial sweetener in various food and beverage products.