thalline

1 of 2

adjective

thal·​line

ˈthaˌlīn,

-alə̇n

: consisting of or constituting a thallus

thalline

2 of 2

noun

thal·​line

ˈthaˌlēn,

-alə̇n

plural -s

: a crystalline base CH₃OC₉H₉NH derived from quinoline, forming a green color with oxidizing agents, and formerly used in the form of salts as an antipyretic

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

thall- + -ine

Noun

International Scientific Vocabulary thall- + -ine; from the green color it forms with oxidizing agents

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