What does AMINE mean?

Parts of Speech

Amine is a noun and can also be used as a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, amine is a type of organic compound that contains a nitrogen atom bonded to one or more alkyl or aryl groups. As a verb, it means to treat or react with an amine.

Pronunciations

US: /əˈmin, ˈæmin/

UK: /əˈmiːn, ˈæmiːn/

Origin and Usage

The word amine comes from the French word "ammoniaque" and the suffix "-ine." Amines are commonly used in the production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticides. They also play an important role in biological processes such as protein synthesis and neurotransmitter function.

Synonyms

There are no commonly used synonyms for amine.

Related Words

anime, minae, nemas, mains, manes

Example Sentences

As a noun:

• The chemist synthesized a new amine compound.
• She used an amine-based detergent to clean the laboratory equipment.

As a verb:

• The researcher plans to amine the organic compound to see how it reacts.
• He carefully amined the sample to ensure accurate results.