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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)

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