amine

English

/əˈ.miːn/, /əˈ.miːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (inorganic chemistry) A functional group formally derived from ammonia by replacing one, two or three hydrogen atoms with hydrocarbon or other radicals.
  • (organic chemistry) Any organic compound containing an amine functional group.

Etymology

Suffix from English ammonia.

Origin

English

ammonia

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