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of organic compounds that may be considered derivatives of ammonia (NH 3 ) in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by a hydrocarbon radical. In aniline (C 6 H 5 NH 2 ), for example, one hydrogen atom has been replaced by a phenyl group (C 6 H 5 ).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

Dia, 81, and Amine, 88, are dual British-Lebanese nationals, but moved back to Beirut from London when they retired in 2000.

From BBC

Their daughter, Mona Deeley, was able to secure a space for Dia on the flight, but told the BBC of her "hard" decision to leave Amine - who needs 24-hour care - behind.

From BBC

They then used a series of reactions to attach a benzoyl functional group to dissolved amine- and alcohol-containing metabolites.

From Science Daily

Sy has a terrific eye and, working with her cinematographer, Amine Berrada, she quickly hooks you with the beauty of Banel and Adama’s world, pulling you into their everyday life with hints of drama and myth, though mostly with the graceful compositions and the region’s natural riches, its green fields and blue skies.

From New York Times

“The problem today is that the state of Lebanon doesn’t control its territory, it doesn’t control the decision of war and peace,” said Samy Gemayel, a member of Parliament and the head of a right-wing, mainly Christian political party and whose father, Amine Gemayel, served as president of Lebanon.

From New York Times