quinolinemethanethiol en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English quinine English -oline English quinoline English methane Proto-Indo-European *dʰewh₂-der.? Ancient Greek θέειον (théeion) Ancient Greek θεῖον (theîon)der. English thio- English alcohol English -ol English thiol English quinolinemethanethiol From quinoline + methane + thiol.
Meanings
- A sulfoxymethyl derivative of quinoline that is present in the defensive spray of some skunks
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| quinolinemethanethiols | Number=Plur | lexicographic |