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Noun: quinoline  'kwi-nu,leen
  1. A heterocyclic organic compound with a structure consisting of fused benzene and pyridine rings, used in the synthesis of various dyes and pharmaceuticals
    "Quinoline derivatives are important in the production of anti-malarial drugs"

Derived forms: quinolines

Encyclopedia: Quinoline