Plural of allicin; multiple sulfur-containing compounds in the allium family with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
Regular plural of 'allicin.' While chemically allicin is typically singular, the plural refers to related compounds or instances of allicin in scientific contexts.
When food scientists talk about 'allicins,' they're technically being a bit loose with grammar—there's really only one true allicin, but they use the plural to discuss its various research applications and derivatives.
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