Found 2 items, similar to Amine.
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Definition: amine
amine
n : a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms
by univalent hydrocarbon radicals [syn:
aminoalkane]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Amine
Amine
\Am"ine\ (?; 277), n. [Ammonia + -ine.] (Org. Chem.)
One of a class of basic substances derived from ammonia by
replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by an alkyl or aryl
group. Compare
amide, in which an acyl group is attached to
the nitrogen. Hydroxylamine and hydrazine, which are not an
organic compounds, are also basic and may also be considered
amines.
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