cinnamic aldehyde: Meaning and Definition of

cinnam'ic al'dehyde

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— Chem. Chem.
  1. a yellowish oil, CHO, having a cinnamonlike odor, used chiefly as a scent in the manufacture of flavorings and perfumes.
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