Vocabulary Entry

succedaneum

|noun

noun

A substance used in place of another, especially to alleviate a deficiency.

Example Sentences

"The doctor prescribed a succedaneum for the patient who was allergic to the standard medication."

"In cooking, a succedaneum can be a substitute for an ingredient that is unavailable."

"The research showed that the succedaneum performed adequately in replacing the original compound."