Codeins

/ˈkoʊdeɪnz/ noun

Definition

An archaic or variant plural form of codein, the alternate spelling of codeine.

Etymology

Plural of codein (alternate spelling of codeine) formed with the standard English '-s' suffix, representing older or less common pluralization patterns in chemical nomenclature.

Kelly Says

This plural shows how scientific terminology evolves—'codeins' is an older way of handling the plural that's been largely replaced by 'codeines,' reflecting how language standards in chemistry have standardized over time.

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