1 chinaphthol | Definition of chinaphthol

chinaphthol

noun
chi·​naphthol | \ kÄ“, ki+ˈ-\
plural -s

Definition of chinaphthol

: a bitter yellow powder formerly used as an intestinal antiseptic

called also quinaphthol

History and Etymology for chinaphthol

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

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