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sweetening

adjectivemasculine/feminine/ɐðuˈkɐ̃tɨ/medium

a·do·can·te

Definition

That sweetens; having the property of making sweet.
This herb has natural sweetening properties.
The sweetening effect of the syrup was too strong.
Common collocations
sweetening agentsweetening power

Etymology

Derivação sufixal de adoçar + -nte.

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