Definition

A type of sweetener that is much sweeter than sugar but has no calories, often used in food and drinks.

Example

Many diet sodas use sucralose as a sugar substitute to reduce calories.

Conversation

Have you ever tried using sucralose in your coffee instead of sugar?

Yeah, I have! It's really sweet without all the calories.

I was surprised at how much sweetness it adds without the guilt.

Definitely! I prefer it now over regular sugar.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sucralose is formed from "sucrose" (from Latin "sucrosus", meaning sugary) and the suffix "-lose" (indicating a sugar or carbohydrate). The word refers to a sugar derivative that is modified to be sweeter than sucrose while having fewer calories.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sucrose' which means sugary, and remember that 'sucralose' is a sweetener derived from sugar.

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