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amine
1[ uh-meen, am-in ]
noun
- any of a class of compounds derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms with organic groups.
-amine
2- variant of amino- as final element of a compound word:
Dramamine.
amine
1/ əˈmiːn; ˈæmɪn /
noun
- an organic base formed by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms of ammonia by organic groups
-amine
2combining form
- indicating an amine
methylamine
histamine
amine
/ ə-mēn′,ăm′ēn /
- 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of organic compounds that may be considered derivatives of ammonia (NH 3 ) in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by a hydrocarbon radical. In aniline (C 6 H 5 NH 2 ), for example, one hydrogen atom has been replaced by a phenyl group (C 6 H 5 ).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.
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Other Words From
- a·min·ic [uh, -, mee, -nik, uh, -, min, -ik], adjective
- a·min·i·ty [uh, -, min, -i-tee], noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of amine1
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Origin of amine1
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Example Sentences
Diethyl sulphide is a colorless syrupy liquid, as well as diethyl amine and diethyl ether.
When crushed, these tissues give off a very fetid odor, which is due to this amine.
Amine, who also heard it, was in a moment at his side with a loaded pistol in each hand.
Amine, without reply, went into the front room and looked out of the window.
“Follow me,” replied Amine, leading Philip to an inner room on the upper floor.
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