Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

coumarin

/ˈkuːməɹɪn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.85 in modern English

Syllables: coumarin
IPA: /ˈkuːməɹɪn/

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

From coumarou (“tonka bean, Dipteryx odorata (syn. Coumarouna odorata)”) + -in, or from French coumarine.

Origin

Source language: French

Word Breakdown

Root: coumarine

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈkuːməɹɪn/

Usage

Inflected Forms

coumarins (plural) coumarine (alternative)

Derived Forms

aminocoumarin azacoumarin bishydroxycoumarin clausarin clausmarin coumadin coumaric coumarinic diazocoumarin fluorocoumarin furanocoumarin geranylcoumarin

Frequently Paired Words

fougère

Questions

How do you pronounce coumarin?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkuːməɹɪn/.
What does coumarin mean?: The bicyclic aromatic compound 1,2-benzopyrone or any of its derivatives.
Where does coumarin come from?: It is traced to French.

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