bitterless

adjective

bit·​ter·​less

-lə̇s

: without a bitter taste

—used of pharmaceutical preparations in which the bitter principle is masked or eliminated

bitterless syrup of quinidine

Word History

Etymology

bitter entry 1 + -less

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