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maltol

[ mawl-tawl, -tol ]

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. a crystalline compound, C 6 H 6 O 3 , obtained from larch bark, pine needles, chicory, or roasted malt, used for enhancing flavors and aromas, as in foods, wines, and perfumes.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of maltol1

First recorded in 1890–95; malt + -ol 1

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