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“Saccharin” or “Saccharine”

saccharin / saccharine are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

Definitions

What each term means

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saccharin s·AE·k·er·ah·n

  • nouna crystalline substance 500 times sweeter than sugar; used as a calorie-free sweetener.

saccharine s·AE·k·er·AY·n

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“saccharin”

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“saccharine”

  • superior than the overrated, soppy saccharine Again, as it has an

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