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Webster 1913 Edition


Osmazome

Os′ma-zome

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Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK] smell, odor + [GREEK] broth: cf. F.
osmazôme
.]
(Old Chem.)
A substance formerly supposed to give to soup and broth their characteristic odor, and probably consisting of one or several of the class of nitrogenous substances which are called extractives.

Webster 1828 Edition


Osmazome

OS'MAZOME

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Noun.
[Gr. odor, and juice.]
A substance of an aromatic flavor, obtained from the flesh of the ox.

Definition 2024


osmazome

osmazome

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Noun

osmazome (uncountable)

  1. (chemistry, dated) A substance formerly supposed to impart the characteristic meaty smell and taste to certain dishes.

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