morpholine
/mɔrˈfoʊlaɪn/Definitions
1. noun
A heterocyclic organic compound with the chemical formula C4H9NO.
“The chemist studied the properties of morpholine in the laboratory.”
2. noun
A type of heterocyclic amine.
“The researcher used morpholine as a reference compound in her experiment.”
3. chemistry
A six-membered ring with the formula C4H9NO.
“Morpholine is a common intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds.”