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Definition of Saccharone

1. n. A white crystalline substance, C₆H₈O₆, obtained by the oxidation of saccharin, and regarded as the lactone of saccharonic acid.

Definition of Saccharone

1. Noun. (organic compound) the lactone of saccharonic acid ¹

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Medical Definition of Saccharone

1. A white crystalline substance, C6H8O6, obtained by the oxidation of saccharin, and regarded as the lactone of saccharonic acid. An oily liquid, C6H10O2, obtained by the reduction of saccharin. Origin: Saccharin + lactone. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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