saccharum

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English

Noun

saccharum (countable and uncountable, plural saccharums)

  1. (archaic) Invert sugar.
    • 1884, Frank Faulkner, The Theory and Practice of Modern Brewing, page 101:
      Thus, when analysing these sugars, we make a point of determining the extent of inversion accomplished, and freedom from albuminous matter and ash, for it will be seen that the chief difference between the saccharums and invert sugars in the market is exemplified by variation in these respects []

Latin

Etymology

Alteration of saccharon.[1]

Pronunciation

Noun

saccharum n (genitive saccharī); second declension

  1. (New Latin) sugar

Declension

Second-declension noun (neuter).

Case Singular Plural
Nominative saccharum sacchara
Genitive saccharī saccharōrum
Dative saccharō saccharīs
Accusative saccharum sacchara
Ablative saccharō saccharīs
Vocative saccharum sacchara

Descendants

  • English: saccharin
  • English: saccharine
  • Italian: saccarino
  • Translingual: Saccharum

References

  • saccharum in Gaffiot, Félix (1934) Dictionnaire illustré latin-français, Hachette.
  • saccharum in Ramminger, Johann (2016 July 16 (last accessed)) Neulateinische Wortliste: Ein Wörterbuch des Lateinischen von Petrarca bis 1700, pre-publication website, 2005-2016
  1. ^ Barnette, Ladyfingers and Nun's Tummies