saccharum

See also: Saccharum

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).

    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 (16 July 2016 (last accessed)), Neulateinische Wortliste: Ein Wörterbuch des Lateinischen von Petrarca bis 1700[1], pre-publication website, 2005-2016
    1. ^ Barnette, Ladyfingers and Nun's Tummies