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saccharin

 

[ หˆsรฆkษ™หŒrษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

artificial sweetener

Saccharin is a sweet-tasting compound used as an artificial sweetener. It is one of the oldest sugar substitutes, discovered in the late 19th century. Saccharin is often used in soft drinks, sugar-free foods, and as a table sweetener. It is much sweeter than sucrose, allowing for lower quantities to be used for the same level of sweetness. Despite its popularity, saccharin has been the subject of controversy regarding its safety and health effects.

Synonyms

artificial sweetener, sugar substitute, sweetener

Examples of usage

  • I prefer using saccharin in my coffee instead of sugar.
  • Many diet sodas contain saccharin as a sweetener.
  • Due to its calorie-free nature, saccharin is often included in weight-loss products.

Translations

Translations of the word "saccharin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sacarina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅˆเค•เคฐเคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Saccharin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sakarin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐั…ะฐั€ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sacharyna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒƒใ‚ซใƒชใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saccharine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sacarina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sakarin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์นด๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงูƒุงุฑูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sacharรญn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sacharรญn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ณ–็ฒพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ saharin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sakkarรญn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั…ะฐั€ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฅแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sakarฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sacarina

Etymology

The word 'saccharin' comes from the Greek word 'sakkharon', meaning sugar. The synthetic compound saccharin was discovered in 1879 by accident by Constantin Fahlberg, a chemist at Johns Hopkins University, while he was researching coal tar derivatives. Initially, it was introduced as a sugar substitute aimed at helping those with diabetes or anyone else who wanted to reduce their sugar intake. The compound's sweet flavor quickly gained popularity as a low-calorie alternative to sugar in various food and beverage products. Despite its advantages, saccharin was also met with scrutiny, particularly in the 1970s when studies linked it to cancer in laboratory rats, leading to regulatory challenges. However, further research has since shown that saccharin poses no significant risk to humans, and it continues to be commonly used worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,956, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.