Medical Dictionary
8–hydroxyquinoline
noun 8–hy·droxy·quin·o·line \ˈāt-hī-ˌdräk-sē-ˈkwin-əl-ˌēn\
Medical Definition of 8-HYDROXYQUINOLINE
: a derivative of quinoline that is used especially in the form of its sulfate (C9H7NO)2·H2SO4 as a disinfectant, topical antiseptic, antiperspirant, and deodorant—called also oxine, oxyquinoline
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