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Meaning of AMINE

Pronunciation:  u'meen

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
 

AMINE is a 5 letter word that starts with A.

 

 Synonyms: aminoalkane
 
 See Also: alkane, alkane series, aminobenzine, aniline, aniline oil, enamine, histamine, methane series, monoamine, paraffin, phenylamine, ptomain, ptomaine

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Am"ine\ (?; 277), n. [Ammonia + -ine.] (Chem.)
One of a class of strongly basic substances derived from
ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by a
basic atom or radical.
 
Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. Any of the organic compounds produced when one or more hydrogen atoms of ammonia is replaced with organic groups.
  2. When used as a suffix in a long name for an organic molecule (i.e. "-amine" in "glutamine"), it indicates the presence of an -NH2 group.
 

 

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