French word

coumarine

Pronunciation

IPA/kumaʁin/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncoumarin

Example

Ce parfum contient de la coumarine.

This perfume contains coumarin.

Illustration for coumarine (coumarin)

More examples

On trouve de la coumarine dans la fève tonka et dans certaines variétés de cannelle.

Coumarin is found in tonka beans and certain varieties of cinnamon.

Core concept

A molecule that gives tonka bean and perfume a soft, sweet, warm aroma.

Similar words

arôme: A substance that gives food or drinks their aroma or flavor.
essence: A concentrated plant or fruit extract used for its scent or flavor.

Definition in French

Molécule naturelle responsable d'une note aromatique douce et chaude, utilisée surtout en parfumerie et extraite notamment de la fève tonka.

Word origin

The French noun coumarine was formed from coumarou, a French name for tonka bean borrowed through Portuguese cumaru.

Usage tips

  • Coumarine is feminine, so standard forms include la coumarine and de la coumarine, as in the example.

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