vaˈnillin Chem.
Also -ine.
[f. as prec. + -in.]
‘The neutral odoriferous principle of vanilla’ (Watts).
| 1868 Watts Dict. Chem. V. 994 Vanillin..was first recognised as a peculiar substance by Bley.., further examined by Gobley,..and afterwards by Stokkebye,..who designates it as vanillic acid. 1888 Encycl. Brit. XXIV. 66/2 The peculiar fragrance of vanilla is due to vanillin. Ibid., The amount of vanillin varies according to the kind. 1897 Allbutt's Syst. Med. III. 289 A solution composed of phloro⁓glucine, 2 parts; vanilline, 1 part; absolute alcohol, 30 parts. |