amine
What is another word for amine? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — An amine is a chemical group formed when one, two or three of the hydrogen atoms in ammonia are replaced by hydrocarbon or other groups.
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How to use amine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
primary amine
secondary amine
tertiary amine
amine group
amine functional group
This is a chemistry term and is rarely used outside scientific writing.
Etymology
Amine is built from ammonia with the chemical suffix -ine added to it, showing the word's close link to that simpler compound.
Full origin of amine →Frequently asked questions
What is an amine?
An amine is a chemical group or compound formed when hydrogen atoms in ammonia are swapped for hydrocarbon or other groups.
How do you pronounce amine?
It's said as "uh-MEEN", with the stress falling on the second syllable.
Where does the word amine come from?
It comes from joining "ammonia" with the chemistry suffix "-ine".
