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quinine

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Example Sentences

But then came quinine, perhaps the first effective antimicrobial of them all.

(Tonic water made today still notes “contains quinine” on the label).

Quinine, cholagogue, and whiskey were prescribed in large quantities, and Peter wondered why they failed to cure.

He did not suspect that the quinine went into the fire, and the cholagogue down the drain-pipe from the washstand.

Accordingly, temperance was said farewell to, quinine instituted, and I believe my pains are soon to be over.

The sight of this last reminded the official that he had fever lately; Could the Englishman spare him a little quinine?

Doses were given out to all who wished for it, for a few grains of quinine seldom go amiss in this country.

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On this page you'll find 78 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to quinine, such as: antidote, drug, elixir, fix, healing, and medication.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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