Saccharin
(n.) 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).
Similar Words:
Monosaccharide Niteosaccharin Saccharate Saccharic Sacchariferous Saccharified Saccharify Saccharifying Saccharilla Saccharimeter