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maltol

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malt⋅ol

[mawl-tawl, -tol]
–noun Chemistry.
a crystalline compound, C6H6O3, obtained from larch bark, pine needles, chicory, or roasted malt, used for enhancing flavors and aromas, as in foods, wines, and perfumes.
Also called larixinic acid.


Origin:
1890–95; malt + -ol 1
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