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cincholoipon

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cin·​cho·​loi·​pon | \ ˌsiŋkəˈlȯiˌpän, ˌsin- \
plural -s

Definition of cincholoipon

: a yellow crystalline acid C5H9N(C2H5)CH2COOH obtained especially by oxidation of cinchonine

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History and Etymology for cincholoipon

International Scientific Vocabulary cinchonine + Greek loipon-, loipos remainder, from leipein to leave

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“Cincholoipon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cincholoipon. Accessed 18 Jan. 2022.

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