n. [ F., from L. saccharon sugar. ] (Chem.) 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). [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Chem.)
a. [ F. saccharin, fr. L. saccharon sugar, Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;, &unr_;, Skr. çarkara. Cf. Sugar. ] Of or pertaining to sugar; having the qualities of sugar; producing sugar; sweet;
n. (Chem.) A trade name for benzoic sulphinide.
a. (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or derived from, saccharin; specifically, designating a complex acid not known in the free state but well known in its salts, which are obtained by boiling dextrose and levulose (invert sugar) with milk of lime. [ 1913 Webster ]