lupulinum

/ˌluːpjʊˈliːnəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound found in hops, responsible for their bitterness and flavor in beer.

“The brewery used lupulinum to balance the sweetness of the malt in their latest beer recipe.”

Synonyms

  • bittering agent
  • hops

Antonyms

  • honey
  • sweetener