Word
amine
US/ˌeɪˈmin/
UK/ˈæmaɪn/
Definition
n. a type of chemical that is similar to ammonia. It is often used in making plastics, medicines, and cleaning products.
n. an organic compound derived from ammonia by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with an alkyl or aryl group. Often functions as a base in chemical reactions.
Examples
“The chemist tested the solution for traces of amine.”
“Many common household cleaners contain amines to help break down grease and oil stains.”
“The synthesis of complex pharmaceuticals often relies on the selective functionalization of an amine group to ensure the final molecule exhibits the desired biological activity.”
Examples
simple
“The chemist tested the solution for traces of amine.”
contextual
“Many common household cleaners contain amines to help break down grease and oil stains.”
complex
“The synthesis of complex pharmaceuticals often relies on the selective functionalization of an amine group to ensure the final molecule exhibits the desired biological activity.”
Etymology
From ammonia + -ine.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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