saccharoid Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sac"cha*roid, Sac`cha*roid"al adjective (Also<

• Saccharoid
• Saccharoidal

)

Etymology

L. saccharon sugar + -oid: cf. F. saccharoïde.

Definitions

1. resembling sugar, as in taste, appearance, consistency, or composition; as, saccharoidal limestone.