Atabrine

/ˈætəbriːn/ noun

A yellow antimalarial drug developed during World War II as a substitute for quinine when quinine supplies were cut off.

Brand name created as a chemical compound, likely combining elements suggesting its purpose. Developed and used extensively by the United States military during WWII in the Pacific Theater.

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