amine meaning

Definition of amine

1. a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals

   Synonyms: aminoalkane

   Type of: methane series

   Kinds: histamine, aniline, enamine, monoamine, ptomaine

   Related forms: aminic

How to pronounce amine

amine is pronounced /ˌeɪˈmin/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

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