cyclamate

/sɪkˈleɪmeɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A sweetener, usually in the form of a synthetic or natural salt, used in foods and beverages to give a sweet taste.

“The food manufacturer used cyclamate as a sweetener in their low-calorie beverage.”

2. noun

A salt of cyclamic acid, a synthetic sweetener.

“The research scientist studied the effects of cyclamate on human health.”

Synonyms

  • aspartame
  • saccharin

Antonyms

  • salt
  • sugar