Vanillin (Noun)
Meaning
A crystalline compound found in vanilla beans and some balsam resins; used in perfumes and flavorings.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The distinct flavor and aroma of ice cream was achieved by adding a dash of vanillin to the mixture.
- Vanillin is commonly used in perfumes to give them a sweet and creamy scent.
- The pastry chef carefully extracted the vanillin from the vanilla beans to make a rich and decadent frosting.
- In addition to its culinary uses, vanillin has also been used in the production of certain types of soap and cosmetics.
- The flavor chemist worked tirelessly to create a synthetic vanillin that was indistinguishable from the real thing.