amine
əˈmiːn
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Definition of amine - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

chemistryTECH.organic compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms with organic groupsTECH.
  • Aniline is an aromatic amine used in dyes and drugs.
  • Methylamine is a simple amine used in organic synthesis.
  • Biogenic amines play a role in cell signaling.
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chemical compound containing an amine group bonded to an oxygen atom
Amine oxide is often used as a surfactant in shampoos..
organic compound with an amino group linked to an aromatic ring
Aniline is a simple aromatic amine used in dye production.

Origin of amine

Latin, amine (ammonia derivative)

Terms with amine included in their meaning

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aminoadj.
organic chemistry
related to or containing an amine group
aminicadj.
chemistry
relating to or containing an amine group
chemistry
convert an amine into a diazonium compound
chemistry
conversion of aromatic amine into diazonium compound using nitrous acid
conversion
convert an amine into a diazo compound
chemical reaction
cause an aryl amine to form a diazonium salt
chemistry
purified dry form of an amine or alkaloid
protein structure
end of a protein with a free amine group

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