Saccharin

Pronunciation: /sækərɪn/

Definitions of saccharin

noun a synthetic compound used as a sugar substitute, typically 300-400 times sweeter than sucrose

Example Sentences

A1 I use saccharin instead of sugar in my coffee.

A2 Saccharin is a popular artificial sweetener used in many diet products.

B1 Some people prefer the taste of saccharin over other sweeteners.

B2 The health effects of saccharin have been debated for years.

C1 Research studies have shown conflicting results regarding the safety of saccharin.

C2 Saccharin was once banned but is now considered safe for consumption in many countries.

Examples of saccharin in a Sentence

formal The use of saccharin as a sugar substitute in food products has been a topic of debate among health experts.

informal I heard that saccharin is used in some diet sodas to make them taste sweet without the calories.

slang I can't stand the taste of saccharin, it's so artificial.

figurative Her saccharin smile didn't fool anyone, we all knew she was upset.

Grammatical Forms of saccharin

• plural: saccharins
• comparative: more saccharin
• superlative: most saccharin
• present tense: saccharins
• future tense: will saccharin
• perfect tense: have saccharined
• continuous tense: is saccharining
• singular: saccharin
• positive degree: saccharin
• infinitive: to saccharin
• gerund: saccharining
• participle: saccharined

Origin and Evolution of saccharin

First Known Use: 1885 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'saccharin' originates from the Latin word 'saccharum' which means sugar.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a sweetening agent, saccharin has evolved to also refer to artificial sweeteners in general, and is commonly used in the context of sugar substitutes.