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Definition of Amine
1. Noun. A compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals.
Specialized synonyms: Histamine, Aminobenzine, Aniline, Aniline Oil, Phenylamine, Enamine, Monoamine, Ptomain, Ptomaine
Generic synonyms: Alkane, Alkane Series, Methane Series, Paraffin, Paraffin Series
Derivative terms: Aminic
Definition of Amine
1. n. One of a class of strongly basic substances derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by a basic atom or radical.
Definition of Amine
1. a type of chemical compound [n -S] : AMINIC [adj]
Medical Definition of Amine
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