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Sugar

/ˈʃʊgər/
A sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, used either as an additive in food and drink or a basic ingredient in cooking.

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Do you like sugar in your tea?Too much sugar is bad for your health.

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The word sugar comes from the Old French sucre, which originated from the Medieval Latin succarum, and ultimately from the Arabic sukkar, itself derived from the Sanskrit śarkara, meaning gravel or ground material. The etymology reflects the substance's early trade and cultural exchanges.

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