acacin
n.n. a type of chemical found in some plants that can be used to make medicine. It is similar to a substance called quinine.
n. a chemical compound found in certain plants, particularly in the genus Acacia, used in the production of medicinal compounds. Often used as a synonym for quinine in historical or specialized contexts.
The plant contains a small amount of acacin.
Researchers are studying how acacin interacts with the human body to treat specific types of infections.
While quinine remains the standard treatment, acacin was historically significant for its antimalarial properties and its role in early pharmacology.
From acacia + -in.
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Last updated May 18, 2026