Alloxans

/ˈæloʊkˌsænz/ noun

Definition

Plural of alloxan; multiple molecules or samples of the chemical compound alloxan.

Etymology

Regular English pluralization of 'alloxan' by adding '-s.' The root 'alloxan' itself remains unchanged in the plural form, following standard English noun pluralization.

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