Cyclamates

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪkləˌmeɪts/

Definitions of cyclamates

noun a group of artificial sweeteners that are used to sweeten food and drinks

Example Sentences

A1 Cyclamates are artificial sweeteners.

A2 Some people prefer to avoid cyclamates in their diet.

B1 The use of cyclamates in food products is regulated by health authorities.

B2 Research has shown conflicting results regarding the safety of cyclamates.

C1 Scientists continue to study the long-term effects of cyclamates on human health.

C2 The controversy surrounding cyclamates has led to debates within the scientific community.

Examples of cyclamates in a Sentence

formal Cyclamates are artificial sweeteners that are often used in food and beverage products.

informal I heard that cyclamates are used in a lot of diet sodas.

slang Have you tried the new energy drink with cyclamates in it?

figurative Adding cyclamates to the mix really sweetened the deal.

Grammatical Forms of cyclamates

• plural: cyclamates
• present tense: cyclamates
• future tense: will cyclamate
• perfect tense: have cyclamated
• continuous tense: are cyclamating
• singular: cyclamate
• positive degree: cyclamate
• infinitive: to cyclamate
• gerund: cyclamating
• participle: cyclamated

Origin and Evolution of cyclamates

First Known Use: 1937 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'cyclamates' originated from the chemical compound cyclamic acid.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a group of artificial sweeteners derived from cyclamic acid, the term 'cyclamates' has evolved to refer specifically to the sodium or calcium salts of cyclamic acid commonly used as sugar substitutes.