quin·o·line (kw n  -l n , -ln)n. An aromatic organic base, C9H7N, having a pungent tarlike odor, synthesized or obtained from coal tar, and used as a food preservative and in making antiseptics and dyes. |
quinoline [ˈkwɪnəˌliːn -lɪn]
n
1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) an oily colourless insoluble basic heterocyclic compound synthesized by heating aniline, nitrobenzene, glycerol, and sulphuric acid: used as a food preservative and in the manufacture of dyes and antiseptics. Formula: C9H7N
2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any substituted derivative of quinoline
| quinoline (kwn-ln, -ln) An aromatic organic liquid having a pungent, tarlike odor. Quinoline is a base and is obtained from coal tar or is synthesized. It is used as a food preservative and in making antiseptics and dyes. Chemical formula: C9H7N. |
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