ALL meanings of coumarin
cou·ma·rin
C c - 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 vanilla-scented compound found in many plants, formerly used for flavoring food. 1
- 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 (organic chemistry) the bicyclic aromatic compound 1,2-benzopyrone or any of its derivatives. 0