chinaphthol

noun

chi·​naphthol
,
ki+ˈ-
plural -s
: a bitter yellow powder formerly used as an intestinal antiseptic

called also quinaphthol

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, blend of chin- and naphthol; originally formed in German

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“Chinaphthol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chinaphthol. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.

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