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