picoline
[ pik-uh-leen, -lin ]
nounChemistry.
any of three isomeric methyl derivatives of pyridine having the formula C6H7N, obtained from coal tar as a colorless oily liquid with a strong odor.
Origin of picoline
1Other words from picoline
- pic·o·lin·ic [pik-uh-lin-ik], /ˌpɪk əˈlɪn ɪk/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for picoline
picoline
/ (ˈpɪkəˌliːn, -lɪn) /
noun
a liquid derivative of pyridine found in bone oil and coal tar; methylpyridene. Formula: C 5 H 4 N(CH 3)
Origin of picoline
1C19: from Latin pic-, pix pitch ² + -ol ² + -ine ²
Derived forms of picoline
- picolinic (ˌpɪkəˈlɪnɪk), adjective
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