Chem. [f. as prec. + -INE.] An organic base derived from coal-tar, identical with quinoline. Hence Leucolinic (acid): see quot. 1892.
1852. Fownes, Chem., 562. Chinoleine (Leucoline).
1892. Morley & Muir, Watts Dict. Chem., Leucoline C9H7N. This base, occurring in coal tar, has been shown to be identical with quinoline. Leucolinic acid C9H9NO3. Obtained from coal-tar quinoline (leucoline).