tholin

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Synonyms: thorin, tholen, thulin, holin, tholi, tolin, thelin

Antonyms: thorin, tholen, thulin, holin, tholi, tolin, thelin

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic chemistry|astronomy}} Any of several poorly classified [[heteropolymer]]s derived from simple [[hydrocarbon]]s and [[ammonia]] formed by [[solar]] [[irradiation]] in the [[atmosphere]]s of [[icy]] [[planet]]s and [[moon]]s.

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