Betaines

/ˈbeɪtəˌinz/ noun

Definition

Plural of betaine; multiple chemical compounds or instances of betaine.

Etymology

From 'betaine' with the standard English plural '-s' suffix, referring to multiple betaine compounds or molecules.

Kelly Says

Scientists study different betaines because they have various beneficial effects—some found in beets, some in seafood, and some in other plants, each with slightly different properties.

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