Definitions:

1. A crystalline substance 500 times sweeter than sugar, used as a calorie-free sweetener. NOUN
   • The discovery of saccharin revolutionized the food industry, providing a colorie-free alternative to sugar.
2. A type of artificial sweetener that is significantly sweeeter than sugar, often used as a sugar substitute in diet foods, beverages, and medicines. NOUN
   • Saccharin dissolves easily in water, making it easy to incorporate into beverages and foods.
3. An artificial sweetener that is used as a sugar substitute, much sweeter than sugar and containing less calories. NOUN
   • Many sugar-free sodas use saccharin as a sweetener.

Synonyms:

• aspartame
• sweetener

NearBy Words:

• saccharine
• saccharinity