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bitter principle

–noun Chemistry.
any of several hundred natural compounds, usually of vegetable origin, having a bitter taste, and not admitting of any chemical classification.

Origin:
1930–35
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Main Entry: bitter principle
Function: noun
: any of various neutral substances of strong bitter taste (as aloin) extracted from plants
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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