Ephedrins

/ɛˈfɛdrɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of ephedrin; multiple instances or types of the stimulant compound found in ephedra plants.

Etymology

Simple English pluralization of ephedrin by adding the standard -s suffix.

Kelly Says

Different species of ephedra plants produce slightly different chemical variants of ephedrins, which is why traditional herbal formulations have varying potency—chemistry adapts to ecology.

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