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Noun: amine  u'meen or 'ey,meen or 'a,meen
  1. A compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms with univalent hydrocarbon radicals
    "Methylamine is a simple amine used in various industrial processes";
    - aminoalkane

Derived forms: amines

Type of: alkane, alkane series, methane series, paraffin, paraffin series

Encyclopedia: Amine