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carboline

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any of four isomeric tricyclic heterocycles, derivatives of which often have biological action, consisting of a pyridine ring fused with the five-membered ring of an indole.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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  • Chinese Cantonese: 咔啉 (kaa4 lam4) — organic compound
  • Chinese Mandarin: 咔唑 (kǎlín) — organic compound
  • Japanese: カルボリン (karuborin) — organic compound
  • Korean: 카르볼린 (kareubollin) — organic compound