sacchariferous

[ sak-uh-rif-er-uhs ]
/ ˌsæk əˈrɪf ər əs /
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adjective Chemistry.

containing or yielding sugar.

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Origin of sacchariferous

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

Words nearby sacchariferous

saccharase, saccharate, saccharic, saccharic acid, saccharide, sacchariferous, saccharify, saccharimeter, saccharimetry, saccharin, saccharine
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Words related to sacchariferous

luscious, delicious, sweetened, syrupy, sweet, sticky, cloying, honeyed, saccharine, toothsome, candied, candy-coated, nectarous, sugared, flattering, mawkish, pleasant, glace

Medical definitions for sacchariferous

sacchariferous
[ săk′ə-rĭf′ər-əs ]

adj.

Producing sugar.
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