Meaning Of The Word Coumarin

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coumarin in American English
a toxic, white crystalline substance, C9H6O2, with the odor of vanilla, obtained from the tonka bean and certain plants or made synthetically: used in perfumes, soaps, etc.
noun: a fragrant crystalline substance, C9H6O2, obtained from the tonka bean, sweet clover, and certain other plants or prepared synthetically, used chiefly in soaps and perfumery

coumarin in British English
noun: a white vanilla-scented crystalline ester, used in perfumes and flavourings and as an anticoagulant. Formula: C9 H6 O2

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