The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word VANILLIN
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What does VANILLIN mean?
VANILLIN noun- A chemical compound, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, that is the primary constituent of vanilla.
- Synthetic compound used as a substitute for the extract of the vanilla bean.