Definition

1. Noun:
   • An artificial sweetener made from aspartic acid: "aspartame" is a synthetic, low-calorie sugar substitute used to sweeten foods and beverages without adding significant calories.

Usage

• "Aspartame" is used as a mass noun. It refers to the sweetening substance itself.
• It is commonly found in diet sodas, sugar-free gum, yogurt, and tabletop sweeteners.
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Examples

• Noun:
  • The label indicates that this drink is sweetened with aspartame.
  • Some individuals prefer to avoid aspartame due to personal health concerns.

Advanced Usage

• "aspartame-free": A compound adjective describing a product that does not contain aspartame.
  • She looks for aspartame-free gum at the store.

Variants and Related Words

• Aspartic acid (noun): The amino acid from which aspartame is derived.
• Sweetener (noun): A general term for a substance used to sweeten food or drink.

Synonyms

• Artificial sweetener: A broad category that includes aspartame and other substitutes like sucralose or saccharin.
• Sugar substitute: A general term for any product that replaces sugar.

Notes on Meaning

• "Aspartame" specifically refers to one chemical compound (L-aspartyl-L-phenylalanine methyl ester). It is not a brand name but the scientific name for the substance.
• Its primary meaning is as a food additive for sweetening. It does not have other common meanings.

Noun

1. an artificial sweetener made from aspartic acid; used as a calorie-free sweetener