amine

[ uh-meen, am-in ]

nounChemistry.

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

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Origin of amine

First recorded in 1860–65; am(monium) + -ine²

Other words from amine

a·min·ic [uh-mee-nik, uh-min-ik], /əˈmi nɪk, əˈmɪn ɪk/, adjective
a·min·i·ty [uh-min-i-tee], /əˈmɪn ɪ ti/, noun

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Other definitions for -amine (2 of 2)

-amine

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

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How to use amine in a sentence

Some cells produced electrical signals in response to several mosquito-attracting chemicals found in humans such as octenol and triethyl amine — a sign the neurons could detect more than one type of odor molecule.
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Diethyl sulphide is a colorless syrupy liquid, as well as diethyl amine and diethyl ether.
Synthesis of 2-methyl-4-selenoquinazolone, 2-phenylbenzoselenazole, and its derivatives | Y-Gwan Chen
When crushed, these tissues give off a very fetid odor, which is due to this amine.
The Chemistry of Plant Life | Roscoe Wilfred Thatcher
amine, who also heard it, was in a moment at his side with a loaded pistol in each hand.
The Phantom Ship | Frederick Marryat
amine, without reply, went into the front room and looked out of the window.
The Phantom Ship | Frederick Marryat

“Follow me,” replied amine, leading Philip to an inner room on the upper floor.
The Phantom Ship | Frederick Marryat

British Dictionary definitions for amine (1 of 2)

amine

/ (əˈmiːn, ˈæmɪn) /

noun

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

Origin of amine

C19: from am (monium) + -ine ²

British Dictionary definitions for -amine (2 of 2)

-amine

n combining form

indicating an amine: histamine; methylamine

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Scientific definitions for amine

amine

[ ə-mēn′, ăm′ēn ]

Any of a group of organic compounds that may be considered derivatives of ammonia (NH3) in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by a hydrocarbon radical. In aniline (C6H5NH2), for example, one hydrogen atom has been replaced by a phenyl group (C6H5). Amines are produced by the decay of organic matter.

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