amine

¹

[ uh-meen, am-in ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. any of a class of compounds derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms with organic groups.

-amine

²

1. variant of amino- as final element of a compound word:

   Dramamine.

-amine

¹

combining form

1. indicating an amine

   histamine

   methylamine

amine

²

/ əˈmiːn; ˈæmɪn /

noun

1. an organic base formed by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms of ammonia by organic groups

amine

/ ə-mēn′,ăm′ēn /

1. Any of a group of organic compounds that may be considered derivatives of ammonia (NH 3 ) in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by a hydrocarbon radical. In aniline (C 6 H 5 NH 2 ), for example, one hydrogen atom has been replaced by a phenyl group (C 6 H 5 ). Amines are produced by the decay of organic matter.

Other Words From

• a·min·ic [uh, -, mee, -nik, uh, -, min, -ik], adjective
• a·min·i·ty [uh, -, min, -i-tee], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of amine¹

First recorded in 1860–65; am(monium) + -ine ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of amine¹

C19: from am ( monium ) + -ine ²

Example Sentences

Some cells produced electrical signals in response to several mosquito-attracting chemicals found in humans such as octenol and triethyl amine — a sign the neurons could detect more than one type of odor molecule.

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Diethyl sulphide is a colorless syrupy liquid, as well as diethyl amine and diethyl ether.

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When crushed, these tissues give off a very fetid odor, which is due to this amine.

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Amine, who also heard it, was in a moment at his side with a loaded pistol in each hand.

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Amine, without reply, went into the front room and looked out of the window.

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“Follow me,” replied Amine, leading Philip to an inner room on the upper floor.

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