Definition of Coumarin

1. n. 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.

Definition of Coumarin

1. Noun. (organic compound) the bicyclic aromatic compound 1,2-benzopyrone or any of its derivatives ¹

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Definition of Coumarin

1. a chemical compound [n -S] : COUMARIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Coumarin

1. O hydroxycinnamic acid. Pleasant smelling compound found in many plants and released on wilting (probably a major component of the smell of fresh hay). Has anticoagulant activity by competing with Vitamin K. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Coumarin

coulotte
coulrophobia
coulsonite
coulter
coulterneb
coulternebs
coulters
coulé
coumaphos
coumara nut
coumaranone
coumaric
coumaric acid
coumaric acids
coumaric anhydride
coumarin (current term)
coumarin hydroxylase
coumarins
coumarone
coumarone-indene resin
coumarone resin
coumarones
coumarou
coumarous
coumaroyl
coumaroyls
coumatetralyl
coumestrol
coumetarol
coun

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