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sacchariferous

[sak-uh-rif-er-uh s]
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adjective Chemistry.
  1. containing or yielding sugar.
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Origin of sacchariferous

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

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.
  1. Producing sugar.
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