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morpholine

Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːfəliːn/

Definition of morpholine

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a synthetic compound used as a solvent for resins and dyes and (in the form of salts) as an ingredient of emulsifying soaps used in floor polishes.
    • A cyclic amine; chemical formula: C4H9NO

Origin:

late 19th century: from morphine, with the insertion of the syllable -ol- (see -ol)

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Definition of morpholine in the US English dictionary