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quinovic

quinovic

9.9
A chemical from some plants that people study for medicine
  • noun
  • Specialized
: quinovico
  • Scientists are investigating the potential health benefits of quinovic extracted from tree bark.

Examples

  • The laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of quinovic in the plant sample.

  • Researchers believe that quinovic may have anti-inflammatory properties useful in medicine.

  • The quinovic compound is fascinating.

  • The researcher isolated quinovic from the plant samples.

  • Researchers have found that quinovic compounds can help reduce symptoms of certain diseases.

  • The quinovic extract from the plant was analyzed for its potential therapeutic effects.

  • In laboratory tests, the effects of quinovic on cell growth were carefully monitored.

Surface Forms

quinovic singular
quinovics plural

Etymology

Quinovic names a chemical, especially quinovic acid, found in some plants ('plant compound') and studied for medical use. Because it sounds like quinine, a famous bark medicine, you can remember quinovic as a plant compound that may have health effects.