Definition of saccharin Saccharin

/sæˈkɚʌn/ - [sakerun] - sac•cha•rin

We found 4 definitions of saccharin from 4 different sources.

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What does saccharin mean?

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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • saccharin (n.)
    A bitter white crystalline substance obtained from the saccharinates and regarded as the lactone of saccharinic acid; -- so called because formerly supposed to be isomeric with cane sugar (saccharose).

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  • Saccharin is the oldest artificial sweetener that exists. It can be used to replace certain kinds of sugar. It was discovered in 1878 by Constantin Fahlberg. It is also known as E954.

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