1. An artificially produced substance used to sweeten food or beverages as a substitute for sugar, typically containing fewer calories
This diet soda contains synthetic sweeteners instead of sugar.
Este refrigerante diet contém adoçantes sintéticos em vez de açúcar.
2. Any chemically engineered sweetening agent not derived from natural sources
Common synthetic sweeteners include aspartame and sucralose.
Adoçantes sintéticos comuns incluem aspartame e sucralose.