Pronunciations (3)
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/vəˈnɪlɪn/
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/ˈvænəlɪn/
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vəˈnɪlɪn
Noun
A chemical compound, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, that is the primary constituent of vanilla.
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A synthetic compound used as a substitute for the extract of the vanilla bean.
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Noun
a crystalline compound found in vanilla beans and some balsam resins; used in perfumes and flavorings
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