isoquinoline

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An isomer of quinoline, many of whose derivatives occur as alkaloids and are synthesized for use as dyes, pharmaceuticals etc.

Word forms

isoquinoline isoquinolines

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek ῐ̓́σος (ĭ́sos)lbor. English iso- English quinine English -oline English quinoline English isoquinoline From iso- + quinoline.

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