quinic

Meanings

• noun

  A type of compound found in certain plants, especially in the Cinchona genus, from which quinine is derived.

  - "Quinic compounds are found in the bark of Cinchona trees."
  - "The medicinal properties of quinic are attributed to its quinic acid content."

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Variants

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quince , quinces , Japanese quince , Japanese quinces

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Etymology

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From quinine, which is derived from quinic compounds.

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Trivia

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1. Quinic compounds were first discovered in the late 1800s.

2. Quinic acid is also used as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages.

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Related Concepts

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1. quinine: A bitter compound extracted from the bark of the Cinchona tree, used primarily as an antimalarial drug.

2. quinic acid: A type of organic compound that is a monocarboxylic acid, with the formula C7H8O7. Quinic acid is the most common compound in the quinic family.

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Culture

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Quinic compounds have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly for the treatment of malaria.

How to Memorize "quinic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a Cinchona tree, with its bark being extracted and the quinic compound being isolated.

2. associate
   

   - Associate quinic with Cinchona trees and malaria treatment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Quinic from quinine, in the bark of a Cinchona tree' to remember its meaning.

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