Definition

A type of chemical compound that is a liquid and has three different forms, used mainly as a solvent in industrial processes and organic chemistry.

Example

Picoline is often used in laboratories for various chemical reactions.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of picoline?

Yeah, I think it's used as a solvent, right?

Exactly! It's one of those interesting industrial chemicals.

I wonder what other uses it could have in everyday life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Picoline is derived from the word 'picolinic' (from the Latin 'picula', meaning pitch or resin) combined with the suffix '-ine' (indicating a chemical substance). The term refers to a chemical compound related to pyridine, which is derived from coal tar and has a structure similar to that of picolinic acid.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pitch' ('picula') as a source of the chemical compound, and remember that 'picoline' is a substance related to that source.

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