saccharo-

1. variant of sacchar- before a consonant.

   saccharometer.

saccharo-

combining form

1. sugar

   saccharomycete

Word History and Origins

Origin of saccharo-¹

via Latin from Greek sakkharon, ultimately from Sanskrit śarkarā sugar

Example Sentences

Dormi plene saccharo, Dormi, vita, meae vitae, Casto natus utero.

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He gave it the jaw-cracking name of Clostridium saccharo butyl acetonicum liquefaciens.

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You want one quart of rum, potus e saccharo confectus!

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When To Use

What does saccharo- mean?

Saccharo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “sugar.” It is often used in scientific terms, especially in chemistry.Saccharo- comes from the Greek sákkharon, meaning “sugar.” The English word sugar is related to the Greek sákkharon, which ultimately comes from a Sanskrit root through Arabic. Discover the incredible pathways of sugar into English at our entry for the word.Saccharo- is a variant of sacchar-, which adds an -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use sacchar- article.