COUMARIN

Etymology

Noun

coumarin (countable and uncountable, plural coumarins)

(organic compound) the bicyclic aromatic compound 1,2-benzopyrone or any of its derivatives

Anagrams

• conarium

Source: Wiktionary


Cou"ma*rin (k"m-rn), n. Etym: [F., fr. coumarou, a tree of Guiana.] (Chem.)

Definition: The concrete essence of the tonka bean, the fruit of Dipterix (formerly Coumarouna) odorata and consisting essentially of coumarin proper, which is a white crystalline substance, C9H6O2, of vanilla- like odor, regarded as an anhydride of coumaric acid, and used in flavoring. Coumarin in also made artificially.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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