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Nov 29, 2009
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cou•ma•rin



Pronunciation: (kOO'mu-rin), [key]
n.
a fragrant crystalline substance, C9H6O2, obtained from the tonka bean, sweet clover, and certain other plants or prepared synthetically, used chiefly in soaps and perfumery. Also,cumarin.

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