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Saccharize vs Saccharine - What's the difference?

saccharize | saccharine |

As a verb saccharize

is to convert into, or impregnate with, sugar.

As an adjective saccharine is

of or relating to sugar.

saccharize

English

Verb

(sacchariz)
  • To convert into, or impregnate with, sugar.
    • (Webster 1913)

    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.
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