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sacchariferous

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

containing or yielding sugar.

Words related to sacchariferous

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

Words nearby sacchariferous

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

Origin of sacchariferous

First recorded in 1750–60; sacchar- + -i- + -ferous
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Medical definitions for sacchariferous

sacchariferous
[ săk′ə-rĭf′ər-əs ]

adj.

Producing sugar.
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