lepidine

noun

lep·​i·​dine
ˈlepəˌdēn,
-də̇n
plural -s
: an oily nitrogenous base C10H9N found in coal tar and obtained especially by the distillation of cinchonine; 4-methyl-quinoline

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Lepidium + English -ine

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“Lepidine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lepidine. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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