Meaning of the word aspartame in English

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aspartame

US /ˈæs.pɚ.teɪm/
UK /ˈæs.pə.teɪm/
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Noun

an artificial sweetener, a methyl ester of aspartic acid and phenylalanine, used as a sugar substitute in some foods and drinks.

Example:
Many diet sodas contain aspartame instead of sugar.
She avoids products with artificial sweeteners like aspartame.
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