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diamine

[ dahy-uh-meen, dahy-am-in ]

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. a compound containing two amino groups.


diamine

/ ˈdaɪəˌmiːn; ˌdaɪəˈmiːn; -mɪn /

noun

  1. any chemical compound containing two amino groups in its molecules
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of diamine1

First recorded in 1865–70; di- 1 + amine
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Example Sentences

Azo-dinaphthyl diamine is recognized by its peculiar orange cast, and is turned by hydrochloric acid to a dull, dirty violet.

After dyeing, diazotise and develop with phenylene diamine as described above.

They may even be diazotised and developed with beta-naphthol and phenylene diamine.

Phenol for claret from Diamine cutch, and for gold yellow from Primuline, etc.

Diamine blue B X. Work at the boil to shade, then lift, wash and dry.

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diamidediammonium phosphate