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English
Etymology
From semi- + sweet.
Adjective
semisweet (not comparable)
- Partially sweet or sweetened, but having a distinct bitter component.
- semisweet chocolate
- (oenology) Containing some residual sugars that complement the acidity and other flavor components but which do not dominate.
- Synonym: medium sweet
- Coordinate term: medium dry
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