quassin (Meaning)
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quassin (n.)
The bitter principle of quassia, extracted as a white crystalline substance; -- formerly called quassite.
Synonyms & Antonyms of quassin
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quassin Sentence Examples
- Quassin is a bitter substance found in plants of the Quassia family.
- The presence of quassin in Quassia amara gives it its characteristic bitter taste.
- Quassin has been investigated for its potential medicinal properties, including anti-malarial effects.
- Research suggests that quassinoids, such as quassin, may have anti-cancer properties.
- Quassin is known to have insecticidal properties, making it useful in pest control.
- The bitter taste of quassin serves as a defense mechanism for plants against herbivores.
- Some traditional medicines utilize quassin-rich extracts for their therapeutic benefits.
- Studies have explored the molecular structure of quassin to better understand its biological activity.
- Quassinoids, including quassin, are among the bioactive compounds found in the Quassia family.
- The bitterness of quassin can be detected even in small concentrations.
FAQs About the word quassin
The bitter principle of quassia, extracted as a white crystalline substance; -- formerly called quassite.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Quassin is a bitter substance found in plants of the Quassia family.
The presence of quassin in Quassia amara gives it its characteristic bitter taste.
Quassin has been investigated for its potential medicinal properties, including anti-malarial effects.
Research suggests that quassinoids, such as quassin, may have anti-cancer properties.
