cyclamate
/ˈsaɪkləˌmeɪt/
noun
- An artificial sweetener that is much sweeter than sugar but has fewer calories, used in some countries in diet foods and drinks.
- Some people avoid cyclamate because of concerns about its safety, though it is approved in many countries.
- Many diet sodas in Europe use cyclamate as a sugar substitute.
- Cyclamate is often combined with saccharin to create a more natural-tasting sweetness.