Associations to the word «Cinchonine»

Wiktionary

CINCHONINE, noun. (organic compound) An alkaloid, obtained from the bark of cinchona trees, that is used as an antimalarial agent.

Dictionary definition

CINCHONINE, noun. An alkaloid derivative of the bark of cinchona trees that is used as an antimalarial drug.

Wise words

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