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vanillin Definition

va·nil·lin (və nil′in, van′ə lin)

noun

a fragrant, white, crystalline substance, (CHO)(OH)CHCHO, produced from the vanilla bean or made synthetically: used for flavoring, in the manufacture of perfumes, etc.

vanillin Usage Examples

Converse of object

contain: Most household brands, ' family chocolate ' , contain vanillin, an artificial vanilla which is easily smelled and produces a nasty aftertaste.

Modifies a noun

oak: The palate is full of ripe berry fruit and a touch of vanillin oak.

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