sacchariferous

[sak-uh-rif-er-uhs] / ˌsæk əˈrɪf ər əs /

ADJECTIVE

sugary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sticky sweet syrupy

WEAK

candied flattering glace honeyed mawkish pleasant saccharine

ADJECTIVE

sweet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delicious luscious sweetened syrupy

WEAK

candied candy-coated cloying honeyed like candy like honey nectarous saccharine sugar-coated sugared toothsome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unsavory

WEAK

acid bitter salty sour

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There is a greater consumption of sugar each year which necessitates greater production either through larger areas, heavier yields, or its manufacture from other sacchariferous plants.

From The Philippine Agricultural Review Vol. VIII, First Quarter, 1915 No. 1 by Various

sacchariferous

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