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Meaning of coumarone in English:

coumarone

Pronunciation /ˈkuːmərəʊn/

noun

mass nounChemistry

  • An organic compound present in coal tar, used to make thermoplastic resins for paints and varnishes.

    A bicyclic compound with fused benzene and furan rings; chemical formula: C₈H₆O

Origin

Late 19th century from coumarin+ -one.