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diamine

American  
[dahy-uh-meen, dahy-am-in] / ˈdaɪ əˌmin, daɪˈæm ɪn /

noun

Chemistry.
  1. a compound containing two amino groups.

  2. hydrazine.


diamine British  
/ 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

Etymology

Origin of diamine

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

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A low-cost liquid known as silver diamine fluoride, or SDF, may offer a much simpler option.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

The program also expands certain dental benefits statewide, including efforts to spot risk factors for dental decay in children and provide silver diamine fluoride for kids and other high-risk populations.

From Seattle Times Dec. 29, 2021

But since becoming a public health dental hygienist, Webster now does immediate cleanings, takes X-rays she sends to teledentists for exams, and applies a solution called silver diamine fluoride that can halt tooth decay.

From Salon Oct. 20, 2021

But because of the effectiveness and low cost of silver diamine fluoride, more state Medicaid programs now cover it — and older adults who pay out-of-pocket can afford it outright.

From Washington Post Sep. 11, 2020

Red.—Alizarin, anthrapurpurin, flavopurpurin, purpurin, alizarin Bordeaux, alizarin garnet R, alizarin maroon, alizarin S, cloth red, diamine fast red, anthracene red, chrome red, chrome Bordeaux, salicine red, erio chrome red, emin red, milling red.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various

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