English > amine: 1 sense > noun 1, substanceMeaning | A compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals. |
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Synonym | aminoalkane |
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Narrower | aniline, aniline oil, aminobenzine, phenylamine | oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines |
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enamine | An amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N- |
histamine | amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels |
monoamine | A molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter) |
ptomaine, ptomain | Any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria |
Broader | methane series, alkane series, alkane, paraffin series, paraffin | A series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2) |
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Spanish | amina |
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Catalan | amina |
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Adjectives | amino, aminic | pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia |
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