SACCHARINS

Noun

saccharins

plural of saccharin

Source: Wiktionary


SACCHARIN

Sac"cha*rin, n. Etym: [F., from L. saccharon sugar.] (Chem.)

Definition: 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).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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