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		Definition of amine in English: aminenounˈeɪmiːn Chemistry An organic compound derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by organic groups.  Example sentencesExamples -  In the production of nylon an amine reacts with a carboxylic acid.
 -  The early coordination compounds prepared using ammonia were metal amines.
 -  Ammonia and the organic amines, molecules in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms of ammonia are replaced by organic groups, are weak bases.
 -  Primary amides are prepared by reacting ammonia or amines with acid chlorides, anhydrides, or esters.
 -  The reaction between the aldehyde and the organic amine or polyamine is usually conducted in the presence of an inert solvent.
 
 
 Origin   Mid 19th century: from ammonia + -ine4.    Definition of amine in US English: aminenoun Chemistry An organic compound derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by organic groups.  Example sentencesExamples -  Ammonia and the organic amines, molecules in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms of ammonia are replaced by organic groups, are weak bases.
 -  In the production of nylon an amine reacts with a carboxylic acid.
 -  Primary amides are prepared by reacting ammonia or amines with acid chlorides, anhydrides, or esters.
 -  The reaction between the aldehyde and the organic amine or polyamine is usually conducted in the presence of an inert solvent.
 -  The early coordination compounds prepared using ammonia were metal amines.
 
 
 Origin   Mid 19th century: from ammonia + -ine.     |