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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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