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Meaning of coumarin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈkuːməɹɪn/

Definitions

The bicyclic aromatic compound 1,2-benzopyrone or any of its derivatives.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Kumarin
Español cumarina
Suomi kumariini
Français coumarine
Italiano cumarina
한국어 쿠마린
Polski kumaryna
Português cumarina

Examples

“The postulated mechanism for the reaction of coumarin 4 as an antioxidant, as indicated in Fig 3, relies on the mercapto hydrogen atom (bold), which is under the influence of resonance and inductive effects.”
“Coumarin's spicy, balsamic, and sweet vanilla scent is valued by perfume and flavor industries, but it may also add a hint of tobacco to a perfume blend or enhance lavender in a scent.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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