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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A chemical compound, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, that is the primary constituent of vanilla. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a crystalline compound found in vanilla beans and some balsam resins; used in perfumes and flavorings wordnet
3. 3
   A synthetic compound used as a substitute for the extract of the vanilla bean. countable, uncountable

Example

More examples

"Vanillin is often used in baking."

Etymology

From vanilla + -in.

Related phrases

vanilla bean

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