Adermine

/əˈdɜrmiːn/ noun

Definition

An alternative or variant term for vitamin B6; adermin.

Etymology

A variant spelling of 'adermin,' using the '-ine' suffix (common in chemical compound names) instead of '-in.' Both forms derive from Greek 'a-' (without) plus 'derma' (skin).

Kelly Says

Chemistry has many near-synonyms like 'adermin' and 'adermine'—different names reflecting different historical discoveries or naming preferences, which is why scientists often use chemical formulas instead.

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