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vanillic

vanillic

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Relating to substances made from vanillin or vanilla
  • adjective
  • /vəˈnɪlɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vanílico
  • The chemist studied the vanillic compounds found in the sample.

Examples

  • The vanillic flavor enhanced the dessert.

  • The vanillic aroma was noticeable in the laboratory experiment.

  • Researchers measured the vanillic acid content in different types of beans.

  • She prefers vanillic scents for her candles.

  • The recipe calls for vanillic extracts to enhance the flavor of the dessert.

  • The vanillic compounds are often used in perfumes to create a sweet aroma.

  • Scientists studied the vanillic acid in the vanilla extract for its potential health benefits.

Surface Forms

vanillic positive

Morphology

vanillic = vanillin (transparent) = vanillin + ic

The word 'vanillic' is transparently derived from 'vanillin' with the suffix '-ic', indicating a relation to or characteristic of vanillin.

Etymology

Vanillic also comes from the chemical name vanillin, the main chemical that gives vanilla its smell, so vanillic is used for things 'related to vanillin or vanilla'.