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- [koo-muh-rin]
- /ˈku mə rɪn/
- /kˈaʊmərˌɪn/
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- [koo-muh-rin]
- /ˈku mə rɪn/
Definitions of coumarin word
- noun coumarin a white vanilla-scented crystalline ester, used in perfumes and flavourings and as an anticoagulant. Formula: C9H6O2 3
- noun coumarin 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. 3
- noun coumarin a fragrant crystalline substance, C 9 H 6 O 2 , obtained from the tonka bean, sweet clover, and certain other plants or prepared synthetically, used chiefly in soaps and perfumery. 1
- noun coumarin A vanilla-scented compound found in many plants, formerly used for flavoring food. 1
- noun coumarin (organic chemistry) the bicyclic aromatic compound 1,2-benzopyrone or any of its derivatives. 0
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Origin of coumarin
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < French coumarine, equivalent to coumar(ou) tonka-bean tree (< Spanish cumarú < Portuguese < Tupi cumaru) + -ine -in2
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Parts of speech for Coumarin
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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coumarin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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