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Saccharine vs Saccharone - What's the difference?

saccharine | saccharone |

As an adjective saccharine

is of or relating to sugar.

As a noun saccharone is

the lactone of saccharonic acid.

saccharine

English

Etymology 1

From (saccharum) + (-ine).

Adjective

(-)
  • Of or relating to sugar.
  • (pejorative) Excessively sweet in action or disposition; syrupy.
  • Sentimental or romantic to the point of ridiculousness.
    • Synonyms
    * (excessively sweet) precious, syrupy, twee

    Etymology 2

    From

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or relating to saccharin.
    • ----

    saccharone

    English

    Alternative forms

    * saccharon

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (organic compound) the lactone of saccharonic acid