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sacchariferous

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sac⋅cha⋅rif⋅er⋅ous

[sak-uh-rif-er-uhs]
–adjective Chemistry.
containing or yielding sugar.

Origin:
1750–60; sacchar- + -i- + -ferous
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Main Entry: sac·cha·rif·er·ous
Pronunciation: "sak-&-'rif-(&-)r&s
Function: adjective
: producing or containing sugar
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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sacchariferous sac·cha·rif·er·ous (sāk'ə-rĭf'ər-əs)
adj.
Producing sugar.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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