quinine
word
Definition
Quinine is a bitter chemical substance taken from the bark of the cinchona tree, mainly used as a medicine to treat malaria.
Usage & Nuances
'Quinine' is mostly used in medical, pharmacological, or historical contexts. It is rarely used in daily conversation except about medicine or tonic water. Often mentioned regarding the treatment of malaria or as a bitter flavoring in tonic water.
Spanish: quininaPortuguese (BR): quininoPortuguese (PT): quininoChinese (Simplified): 奎宁Chinese (Traditional): 奎寧Hindi: क्विनिनArabic: الكينين
Example Sentences
Quinine is used to treat malaria.
basic
Tonic water contains a small amount of quinine.
basic
Quinine comes from the bark of a tree.
basic
Some people are sensitive to quinine in their drinks.
natural
Doctors no longer recommend quinine for common leg cramps.
natural
You can taste the bitter flavor of quinine in tonic water.
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