Pronunciation: [sakˈaɹɪk] (IPA) 
The word saccharic, pronounced /səˈkærɪk/, derives from the Latin word "saccharum" meaning sugar. It is used to describe something that is related to or resembling sugar, such as saccharic acid. Its spelling follows standard English phonetics, with the "sac-" component pronounced as a schwa sound followed by a hard "k" and the "-aric" ending pronounced with a short "a" sound followed by a rolled "r" and an "ik" syllable.
Saccharic is an adjective with its origins in the Greek word "saccharon," meaning sugar. It is primarily used in the field of organic chemistry to describe compounds or substances that are related to sugar or have a sugar-like nature. Saccharic compounds are typically derived from or produced by the oxidation of sugars.
In the context of chemical compounds, saccharic refers to substances that contain a saccharate group, characterized by the presence of a carboxylic acid group (-COOH) attached to a sugar molecule. These compounds possess properties similar to sugars, such as their sweet taste and ability to act as reducing agents.
Saccharic acid, for instance, is a common example of a saccharic compound and is derived from glucose through oxidation. It is often used in the manufacturing of certain chemicals, as a reducing agent in various industrial processes, and in the formulation of electrolyte solutions.
In a broader sense, saccharic can also be used to describe anything that has a sugary or sweet quality, whether it be referring to food, drinks, or even figurative expressions. For instance, one might describe a dessert as having a saccharic taste, indicating its high sweetness. Similarly, it could be used metaphorically to describe overly sweet or sentimental gestures or behavior.
Relating to sugar.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Applied to an acid formed during the action of nitric acid on sugar or gum.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "saccharic" is derived from the Greek word "sákkharon", which means "sugar". It is connected to "saccharine", which has the same root but is used to describe a synthetic sweetener. The term "saccharic" is often used in chemistry and biochemistry in relation to certain acids or compounds derived from sugars.
