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Amines

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Definition

Amines are organic compounds that contain a nitrogen atom with a lone pair of electrons. They are derived from ammonia by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with organic groups.

Synonyms & similar words

amine aminoalkane amino ammonia ammonium azane hydrazine ammonol ammonolite ammonotely azanium azotane imine ammines methylamine ethylamine propylamine butylamine pentylamine hexylamine heptylamine octylamine

Example sentences

  1. Amines are often used in the production of pharmaceutical drugs.
  2. I added amines to the solution to increase its basicity.
  3. The smell of amines is quite pungent.
  4. The scientist studied the reactivity of different amines.
  5. She synthesized a new type of amine compound in the lab.

Quotes

  • The power of love is that it sees all people as amines, not equations. - Shannon L. Alder
  • I am like an amine; I fill the room with my presence. - Shannon L. Alder
  • The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Peter Drucker

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