Amine

[ә'mi:n]

Definition

(noun.) a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals.

Typed by Brian--From WordNet

Definition

(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.

Edited by Enrico

Definition

n. one of the compound ammonias in which one or more of the three hydrogen atoms in ammonia are exchanged for alcohol or other positive radicals or for a metal.

Typist: Xavier