Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Derived from quinoline.
- A crystalline acid made by oxidizing quinoline with potassium permanganate. It melts at 143° C.
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- adjective Of or pertaining to
quinolinic acid or its derivatives
Etymologies
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From quinoline
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Examples
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One primary breakdown product of Imazapyr is quinolinic acid which is irritating to the eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
South Texas Chisme 2009
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Scattoni ML, Valanzano A, Popoli P, Pezzola A, Reggio R, et al. (2004) Progressive behavioural changes in the spatial open-field in the quinolinic acid rat model of Huntington's disease.
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