Cumic

/ˈkjuːmɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or derived from cumin, the spice, or relating to cumene and related chemical compounds.

Etymology

From 'cumin' (the spice) plus the chemical suffix -ic, used to form adjectives describing chemical compounds or their properties.

Kelly Says

Cumin has been treasured for 4,000 years—ancient Egypt, India, and Rome all prized it—and the same plant gave chemistry one of its useful industrial compounds (cumene).

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