Dulcigenic

/ˌdʌlsɪˈdʒɛnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Producing or generating sweetness; capable of creating or causing a sweet taste or effect.

Etymology

From Latin 'dulcis' (sweet) plus 'genic' (from 'genes,' meaning 'producing' or 'generating'). This is a very rare scientific or technical term.

Kelly Says

This word combines Latin and Greek roots to create a term that sounds scientific—'sweet-producing'—but it's so rare you'd never actually hear a chemist use it!

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