quinine / ˈkwaɪ naɪn, ˈkwɪn aɪn or, especially British, kwɪˈnin /

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quinine 的定义

n. 名词 noun

Chemistry, Pharmacology.

  1. a white, bitter, slightly water-soluble alkaloid, C20H24N2O2, having needlelike crystals, obtained from cinchona bark: used in medicine chiefly in the treatment of resistant forms of malaria.
  2. a salt of this alkaloid, especially the sulfate.

quinine 近义词

quinine

等同于 abuse

更多quinine例句

  1. But then came quinine, perhaps the first effective antimicrobial of them all.
  2. (Tonic water made today still notes “contains quinine” on the label).
  3. Quinine, cholagogue, and whiskey were prescribed in large quantities, and Peter wondered why they failed to cure.
  4. He did not suspect that the quinine went into the fire, and the cholagogue down the drain-pipe from the washstand.
  5. Accordingly, temperance was said farewell to, quinine instituted, and I believe my pains are soon to be over.
  6. The sight of this last reminded the official that he had fever lately; Could the Englishman spare him a little quinine?
  7. Doses were given out to all who wished for it, for a few grains of quinine seldom go amiss in this country.