Definition of quassite. Meaning of quassite. Synonyms of quassite

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Definition of quassite

quassite
Quassin Quas"sin, n. [Cf. F. quassine. See Quassia.] (Chem.) The bitter principle of quassia, extracted as a white crystalline substance; -- formerly called quassite. [Written also quass[=i]in, and quassine.]

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