kairine

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noun

A derivative of tetrahydro-quinoline (C₁₀H₁₃NO), formerly used as an antipyretic.

OriginAncient Greek καιρός →
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Meanings

nounkairine (plural kairines)

plural kairines

  1. chemistryA derivative of tetrahydro-quinoline (C₁₀H₁₃NO), formerly used as an antipyretic.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekκαιρός“the right time”
  2. Englishkairine

From Ancient Greek καιρός (kairós, “the right time”) + -ine.

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APA

kairine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kairine

MLA

“kairine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kairine. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “kairine,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/kairine.

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