sacchariferous

[sak-uh-rif-er-uh s]

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adjective Chemistry.

containing or yielding sugar.

Origin of sacchariferous

First recorded in 1750–60; sacchar- + -i- + -ferous

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Related Words for sacchariferous

luscious, delicious, syrupy, sweet, sticky, cloying, honeyed, saccharine, toothsome, candied, nectarous, sacchariferous, sugared, flattering, mawkish, pleasant, glace

sacchariferous in Medicine

sacchariferous

[săk′ə-rĭf′ər-əs]

adj.

Producing sugar.

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