quinoline Chem.
(ˈkwɪnəlaɪn)
Also -olein(e.
[f. as prec. + -ine5.]
= chinoline.
| 1845 W. Gregory Outl. Org. Chem. 481 Quinoline..is formed artificially, by distilling quinine, cinchonine, or strychnine, along with caustic potash. 1845 Penny Cycl. Suppl. I. 350/1 The taste of quinolein is very acrid and bitter. 1881 Athenæum 12 Mar. 370/2 Heating quinoline and benzoyl chloride in sealed tubes. |