Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwin-uh-kreen]
- /ˈkwɪn əˌkrin/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kwin-uh-kreen]
- /ˈkwɪn əˌkrin/
Definitions of quinacrine word
- noun quinacrine an alkaloid, C 2 3 H 3 0 ClN 3 O, similar in its properties to pamaquine, used in the treatment of malaria. 1
- noun quinacrine A synthetic compound derived from acridine, used as an anthelmintic and antimalarial drug. 1
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Origin of quinacrine
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; quin(ine) + acr(id) + -ine2
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Parts of speech for Quinacrine
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quinacrine popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
quinacrine usage trend in Literature
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