amidine

[ am-i-deen, -din ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. any of a group of compounds containing the CN 2 H 3 group, some of which have marked pharmacological action.

Word History and Origins

Origin of amidine¹

amid- + -ine ²

Example Sentences

F. amidine, fr. amido? starch, fr.

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