ethanolamine

American

[eth-uh-nol-uh-meen, -noh-luh-, -nuh-lam-in] / ˌɛθ əˈnɒl əˌmin, -ˈnoʊ lə-, -nəˈlæm ɪn /

noun

Chemistry.

a viscous liquid with an odor of ammonia, C 2 H 7 NO, used to remove carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide from natural gas, and in the manufacture of antibiotics.

ethanolamine Scientific

/ ĕth′ə-nŏl′ə-mēn′,-nō′lə- /

A colorless liquid used in the purification of petroleum, as a solvent in dry cleaning, and as an ingredient in paints and pharmaceuticals. Chemical formula: C ₂ H ₇ NO.

Etymology

Origin of ethanolamine

First recorded in 1895–1900; ethanol + amine

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In addition, ethanolamine evaporates quickly, so the polish only remains effective for a few hours after application.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 26, 2026

Over time, she identified two promising ingredients: forms of taurine, an organic compound commonly sold as a dietary supplement, and ethanolamine, another simple organic molecule.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 26, 2026

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