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What does semisweet mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word semisweet? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Partially sweet or sweetened, but having a distinct bitter component. Especially used to describe dark chocolate that is much less sugary than milk chocolate.
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I chose a semisweet pineapple nectar-coated Pineapple Duck Mole Kai combo.
Place the semisweet chocolate, milk chocolate, and butter in a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and place over the hot water until soft, about five minutes.
She intended to make chocolate cookies for her inn guests, but ran out of baker's chocolate and instead used chopped-up semisweet chocolate.
Lassry, with an array of candy-colored, semisweet nothings, is easily the most jaded.
This medium-bodied, semisweet wine offers up an odd, earthy burned-rubber sensation.
There is a rich chocolate fountain recipe that uses whipping cream, semisweet chocolate, and Grand Marnier.

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