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heliotropin
[ hee-lee-uh-troh-pin, hee-lee-o-truh-pin ]
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Word History and Origins
Origin of heliotropin1
First recorded in 1880–85; heliotrope + -in 2
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Example Sentences
Heliotropin, which possesses the characteristic odour of heliotrope, is prepared artificially from safrol.
From Project Gutenberg
It has a strong characteristic odour, and occurs, associated with traces of benzoic acid and heliotropin, in the vanilla bean.
From Project Gutenberg
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