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quinoline

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪnəliːn/
Definition of quinoline

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a pungent oily liquid present in coal tar.
    • A heteroaromatic compound with fused benzene and pyridine rings; chemical formula: C9H7N

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Spanish quina (see quinine) + -ol + -ine4

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