English Explanatory Dictionary

aspartame

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An artificial sweetener, the methyl ester of a dipeptide formed from aspartic acid and phenylalanine, used in many processed foods and beverages.

Pronunciation

/əˈspɑːteɪm/ /ˈæspɚˌteɪm/ en-us-aspartame.opus

Word forms

aspartame aspartames

Etymology

Commercial name, from aspartic. The -ame is perhaps because aspartame is an amide. Compare aspartamine.

Synonyms

E951 when used as a sweetener
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