picoline

[ pik-uh-leen, -lin ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. any of three isomeric methyl derivatives of pyridine having the formula C 6 H 7 N, obtained from coal tar as a colorless oily liquid with a strong odor.

picoline

/ ˈpɪkəˌliːn; -lɪn; ˌpɪkəˈlɪnɪk /

noun

1. a liquid derivative of pyridine found in bone oil and coal tar; methylpyridene. Formula: C 5 H 4 N(CH 3 )

Derived Forms

• picolinic, adjective

Other Words From

• pic·o·lin·ic [pik-, uh, -, lin, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of picoline¹

1850–55; < Latin pic- (stem of pix ) pitch ² + -ol ² + -ine ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of picoline¹

C19: from Latin pic-, pix pitch ² + -ol ² + -ine ²