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amine

Syllabification: (a·mine)
Pronunciation: /əˈmēn, ˈamēn/
Definition of amine

noun

Chemistry
  • an organic compound derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by organic radicals.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from ammonia + -ine4

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