carbolineum

/ˌkɑːrbəˈliːnəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of pyridine derivative used as a solvent and in various industrial applications.

“The company uses carbolineum to clean its equipment due to its effective solvent properties.”

2. noun

A former name for pyridine or related compounds.

“In the early days of chemistry, carbolineum referred to any member of the pyridine family.”

Synonyms

  • pyridine
  • solvent