Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sacchar
Noun, prefix
/ˈsækər/
Definition
A prefix related to sugar or sweet substances.
Examples
- Saccharin is a sweetening agent often used in place of sugar.
- The term ‘saccharide’ refers to simple sugars and their derivatives.
- Many saccharine substances have a particularly sweet taste.
Meaning
Used to describe compounds that are derived from or connected to sugar.
Synonyms
- sugar
- sweetener
- carbohydrate
