cinchonine

noun cin·cho·nine \ˈsiŋ-kə-ˌnēn, ˈsin-chə-\

Definition of CINCHONINE

: a bitter white crystalline alkaloid C₁₉H₂₂N₂O found especially in cinchona bark and used like quinine

1825

Medical Dictionary

noun cin·cho·nine \ˈsiŋ-kə-ˌnēn, ˈsin-chə-\

: a bitter white crystalline alkaloid C₁₉H₂₂N₂O found especially in cinchona bark and used like quinine

Next Word in the Dictionary: cinchoninic acidPrevious Word in the Dictionary: cinchonicineAll Words Near: cinchonine

What made you want to look up cinchonine? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears