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sweetener

[ sweet-n-er ]

noun

  1. something that sweetens, as sugar or a low-calorie synthetic product used instead of sugar.
  2. an added inducement:

    such sweeteners as tax breaks and low-cost loans.



sweetener

/ ˈ²õ·É¾±Ë³ÙÉ™²ÔÉ™ /

noun

  1. a sweetening agent, esp one that does not contain sugar
  2. informal.
    a bribe
  3. informal.
    a financial inducement
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of sweetener1

First recorded in 1640–50; sweeten + -er 1
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Artificial sweeteners were developed as a substitute, providing a sweet taste with few or no calories.

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Compared to traditional sodas, they often have lower sugar content or use alternative sweeteners, making them a healthier option for those trying to reduce their sugar intake.

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Israel is also offering sweeteners along with its new military incursions.

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The brightly coloured drinks are designed to appeal to children - but most contain the naturally occurring sweetener glycerol, instead of sugar, to stop them freezing solid and give the slushy effect.

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It doesn't make you fat, she says, and so is a potential sweetener and healthy substitute in fizzy drinks.

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