THALLINES

THALLINE

Thal"line, a. (Bot.)

Definition: Consisting of a thallus.

Thal"line, n. Etym: [Gr. (Chem.)

Definition: An artificial alkaloid of the quinoline series, obtained as a white crystalline substance, C10H13NO, whose salts are valuable as antipyretics; -- so called from the green color produced in its solution by certain oxidizing agents.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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TRISKELION

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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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