Meaning Of The Word Cinchonine

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What's The Definition Of Cinchonine?

cinchonine in American English
a stereoisomer of cinchonidine, with the same derivation and use
noun: a colorless, crystalline, slightly water-soluble alkaloid, C19H22N2O, a stereoisomer of cinchonidine, obtained from the bark of various species of cinchona and used chiefly as a quinine substitute

cinchonine in British English
noun: an insoluble crystalline alkaloid isolated from cinchona bark, used to treat malaria. Formula: C19H22N2 O

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