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coumarone

coumarone

9.9
A clear oily chemical used to make resins like adhesives and plastics
  • noun
  • /ˈkuːməˌroʊn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cumarona
  • Exposure to coumarone fumes should be limited in industrial workplaces.

Examples

  • Research on coumarone has led to stronger adhesives in the automotive industry.

  • The factory produces coumarone for use in making durable synthetic resins.

  • The scientist analyzed the coumarone sample.

  • Many industries rely on coumarone for production.

  • In the laboratory, chemists synthesized coumarone from coal tar for their experiments.

  • The research revealed that coumarone can improve the durability of certain plastic materials.

  • According to the FDA, for example, coumarone-indene resin can be safely used to coat grapefruit, lemons, limes, oranges, tangelos, and tangerines.

Synonyms

cumarone
vscoumarone
  • Specialized
9.9

A colorless oily chemical used to make synthetic resins and plastics

is the identical chemical but presented with an alternative spelling

Compounds

coumarone resin
  • Specialized
9.5

A plastic material used in paints, coatings, and road tiles to make them stronger

coumarone-indene resin
  • Specialized
9.9

A strong, plastic-like material used in paints, coatings and asphalt tiles

Surface Forms

coumarone singular
coumarones plural

Etymology

The word coumarone comes from the name coumarin, a natural scent first found in the tonka bean called cumaru. A helpful way to remember it is to think of coumarone as a chemical named after a natural compound, so the name points to the fact that coumarone is a man-made chemical used to make strong resins.