Flavine

/ˈfleɪvɪn/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling of flavin, referring to the same yellow pigment and coenzyme found in living cells.

Etymology

A variant spelling of 'flavin,' using the older British or chemical nomenclature convention with the '-ine' suffix common in organic chemistry. Both spellings refer to the same compound.

Kelly Says

The '-ine' vs '-in' spelling difference is a quirk of chemistry history—older texts use 'flavine' while modern chemistry standardized to 'flavin,' much like how 'sulphur' became 'sulfur' in American English.

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