amine
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1. a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals (noun.substance)
hyponym | : | histamine, |
definition | : | amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions (noun.body) |
hyponym | : | enamine, |
definition | : | an amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N- (noun.substance) |
hyponym | : | monoamine, |
definition | : | a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter) (noun.substance) |
hyponym | : | ptomain, ptomaine, |
definition | : | any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria (noun.substance) |
derivation | : | aminic, amino, |
definition | : | pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia (adj.pert) |
derivation | : | aminic, amino, |
definition | : | pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia (adj.pert) |
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