amine

IPA: ʌmin

(inorganic chemistry) A functional group formally derived from ammonia by replacing one, two or three hydrogen atoms with hydrocarbon or other radicals.
(organic chemistry) Any organic compound containing an amine functional group.

Examples of "amine" in Sentences

"It was a mixture of amine, which is an animal by-product, it's kinda like yellow lard.
Fluorescent probes detect reactive oxygen species by undergoing a chemical process called amine oxidation.
Others, such as amine quaternary derivates, which are intended to be used in very low concentrations, are difficult to mix m evenly.
PHENTRAMIN-d ™ is a sympathomimetic amine, meaning it mimics norepinephrine, which elevates metabolic rate, increases fat mobilization, and increases energy levels.
Taking up the volatile alkaloids, we find with regard to _conine_, first, that the action of methyl iodide shows it to be a secondary amine, that is, it restrains only one replaceable hydrogen atom of the original ammonia molecule.