COUMARIN
\kˈa͡ʊməɹˌɪn], \kˈaʊməɹˌɪn], \k_ˈaʊ_m_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_n]\
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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.
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The crystalline, odoriferous principle, C9H6O2, of Tonka beans, melilotus, and other plants.
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