sacchariferous

[ sak-uh-rif-er-uhs ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. containing or yielding sugar.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sacchariferous¹

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

Example Sentences

The maximum in both area and yield have by no means been reached, while in recent years a large number of sacchariferous plants have attracted the attention of various investigators throughout the sugar world, and this will in all probability lead to a new source of supply.

From Project Gutenberg

There is a greater consumption of sugar each year which necessitates greater production either through larger areas, heavier yields, or its manufacture from other sacchariferous plants.

From Project Gutenberg

There is practically no limit to the number of sacchariferous plants one might name in the Tropics and subtropics, but many of these do not contain a sufficient percentage of sucrose, or else they contain such a high percentage of impurities that the low yield of sugar and the high cost of manufacture make their use unprofitable.

From Project Gutenberg

Associated words: sacchariferous, dextrine, sorghum, saccharify, saccharimeter, saccharimetry, saccharin, saccharoid, saccharize. suggest, v. allude to, hint, intimate, insinuate, propose, recommend. suggestion, n. intimation, hint, allusion, proposal, instance, insinuation. suicide, n. self-murder, self-destruction; self-murderer, felo-de-se. suit, n. wooing, courtship, addresses; prosecution, action, lawsuit; retinue, suite; petition, solicitation, entreaty, request.

From Project Gutenberg

Adj. sweet; saccharine, sacchariferous†; dulcet, candied, honied†, luscious, lush, nectarious†, melliferous†; sweetened &c. v.. sweet as a nut, sweet as sugar, sweet as honey. sickly sweet.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• delicious
• luscious
• sweetened
• syrupy