aminoquin

/ˌæmɪnoʊˈkwɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound used as an antimalarial drug.

“The researchers studied the efficacy of aminoquin in treating malaria cases in rural Africa.”

2. proper noun

A chemical compound, specifically a quinoline derivative used in antimalarial treatments.

“The aminoquin used in the study was synthesized in a laboratory setting.”

Synonyms

  • antimalarial
  • quinine

Antonyms

  • malarial agent