HyperDic: amine

English > 1 sense of the word amine:
NOUNsubstanceamine, aminoalkanea compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
English > amine: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals.
Synonymaminoalkane
Narroweraniline, aniline oil, aminobenzine, phenylamineoily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines
enamineAn amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N-
histamineamine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels
monoamineA molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter)
ptomaine, ptomainAny of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
Broadermethane series, alkane series, alkane, paraffin series, paraffinA series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
Spanishamina
Catalanamina
Adjectivesamino, aminicpertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia

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