amine

¹

[uh-meen, am-in]

noun

Chemistry.

1. any of a class of compounds derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms with organic groups.

-amine

²

1. variant of amino- as final element of a compound word.

   Dramamine.

-amine

¹

combining form

1. indicating an amine

   histamine

   methylamine

amine

²

/ əˈmiːn, ˈæmɪn /

noun

1. an organic base formed by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms of ammonia by organic groups

amine

1. Any of a group of organic compounds that may be considered derivatives of ammonia (NH ₃) in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by a hydrocarbon radical. In aniline (C ₆ H ₅ NH ₂), for example, one hydrogen atom has been replaced by a phenyl group (C ₆ H ₅). Amines are produced by the decay of organic matter.

Other Word Forms

• aminic adjective
• aminity noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of amine¹

First recorded in 1860–65; am(monium) + -ine ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of amine¹

C19: from _am ( _monium ) + _-ine ²

Example Sentences

The company regularly hosts international athletes: soccer stars Ibrahima Konate from France and Amine Adli from Morocco, most recently.

From Los Angeles Times

Ben Gannon-Doak from Liverpool offers real potential, and Amine Adli from Bayer Leverkusen is another addition in the wide positions after Dango Ouattara left for Brentford, but Bournemouth may look to add competition for striker Evanilson, particularly someone with aerial strength.

From BBC

Another goal celebration with Leverkusen team-mate Amine Adli went viral on social media after Frimpong celebrated with a smoking gesture,, external just two days after Germany partly decriminalised marijuana use.

From BBC

An amine is a special chemical mixture related to ammonia.

From NewsForKids.net

A crucial contributor to the team's recipe for improved ionizable lipids is A3 coupling, a three-component reaction named for its chemical ingredients: an amine, an aldehyde and an alkyne.

From Science Daily