quassin

/ˈkwɑːsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A bitter glucoside extracted from several trees of the family Simaroubaceae, especially from the African tree Simaba oleifera.

“The researcher studied the properties of quassin and its potential medicinal applications.”

Synonyms

  • bitter compound
  • glucoside

Antonyms

  • non-bitter substance
  • sweet compound