Etymology

lophine

L1O1P3H4I1N1E1

Today it means: A nitrogenous organic base obtained by the oxidation of amarine, and regarded as a derivative of benzoic aldehyde. Full definition →

Ancient Greek [Term?]
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived from[Term?]
  2. English todaylophine

Ancient Greek [Term?], referring to the long white crystalline tufts in which it is obtained.

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