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quinoline Definition

quino·line (kwin′ə lēn′, -lin)

noun

  1. a colorless, liquid compound, CHN, obtained by the destructive distillation of bones, coal tar, and various alkaloids, or by synthesis: it is used in making antiseptics, dyes, etc. and as a solvent
  2. any of various derivatives of quinoline

Etymology: quin(ine) + -ol + -ine

quinoline Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • yellow: The four additives were: E133 brilliant blue; E104 quinoline yellow; E621 monosodium glutamate ( MSG ) and E951 aspartame.