quinic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Quin"ic adjective

Etymology

See Quinine, and cf. Kinic.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) Pertaining to, derived from, or connected with, quinine and related compounds; specifically, designating a nonnitrogenous acid obtained from cinchona bark, coffee, beans, etc., as a white crystalline substance. Written also chinic, kinic.