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• amine
  amine

  noun

  any of a class of compounds derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms with organic groups.
• -amine
  -amine

  variant of amino- as final element of a compound word.

amine

¹ American  

[uh-meen, am-in] / əˈmin, ˈæm ɪn /

noun

Chemistry.

1. any of a class of compounds derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms with organic groups.

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-amine ² American  

1. variant of amino- as final element of a compound word.

   Dramamine.

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-amine ¹ British  

combining form

1. indicating an amine

   histamine

   methylamine

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amine ² British  

/ əˈmiːn, ˈæmɪn /

noun

1. an organic base formed by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms of ammonia by organic groups

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amine Scientific  

/ ə-mēn′,ăm′ēn /

1. Any of a group of organic compounds that may be considered derivatives of ammonia (NH ₃) in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by a hydrocarbon radical. In aniline (C ₆ H ₅ NH ₂), for example, one hydrogen atom has been replaced by a phenyl group (C ₆ H ₅). Amines are produced by the decay of organic matter.

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Other Word Forms

• aminic
  adjective
• aminity
  noun

Etymology

Origin of amine

First recorded in 1860–65; am(monium) + -ine ²

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• amine vs. imine

Example Sentences

Another witness, 19-year-old Amine, said it felt as though "every firefighter in the department was there".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Goals from Mason Greenwood and Amine Gouiri seemed to be enough to give interim boss Jacques Abardonado a vital three points.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

But, as Amine Adli wheeled away in ecstasy after scoring Bournemouth's winner in the 95th minute, the reality of Liverpool's problems that were somewhat hidden by their 13-game undefeated sequence were laid bare.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

But even here, her sincerity overcomes her weakness for sentimental flourishes, including Amine Bouhafa’s treacly score.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

It may be easily supposed that one of the chief topics of conversation between Philip and Amine, was the decision of the two priests, relative to the conduct of Philip.

From The Phantom Ship by Marryat, Frederick