primaquine

pri·ma·quine

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prahy-muh-kween]
- /ˈpraɪ məˌkwin/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prahy-muh-kween]
- /ˈpraɪ məˌkwin/

Definitions of primaquine word

noun primaquine a viscous liquid, C 1 5 H 2 1 N 3 O, used in the treatment of malaria. 1
noun primaquine a synthetic drug used in the treatment of malaria. Formula: C15H21N3O 0
noun primaquine a synthetic chemical compound, C15H21N3O, used as a cure for malaria 0

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Origin of primaquine

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

1945-50; < New Latin prīma prime + quin(olin)e

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Parts of speech for Primaquine

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Primaquine

primaquine popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

primaquine usage trend in Literature

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