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quinine

Syllabification: (qui·nine)

Pronunciation: /ˈkwīˌnīn/

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Definition of quinine

noun

a bitter crystalline compound present in cinchona bark, used as a tonic and formerly as an antimalarial drug.
- An alkaloid; chemical formula: C₂₀H₂₄N₂O₂