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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“Thalline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thalline. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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