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coumarin

Syllabification: (cou·ma·rin)
Pronunciation: /ˈko͞omərən/

Definition of coumarin

noun

Chemistry
  • a vanilla-scented compound found in many plants, formerly used for flavoring food.
    • A bicyclic lactone; chemical formula: C9H6O2
  • any derivative of this.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French coumarine, from coumarou, via Portuguese and Spanish from Tupi cumarú 'tonka bean'

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