lophine
Meaning
Noun
- A nitrogenous organic base obtained by the oxidation of amarine, and regarded as a derivative of benzoic aldehyde.
Origin
- Ancient Greek, referring to the long white crystalline tufts in which it is obtained.
Modern English dictionary
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