amine

Noun
  1. A compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals (synset 114763183)
    is a type of: alkane, alkane series, methane series, paraffin, paraffin series - a series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2)
    subtypes:
    • histamine - amine formed from histidine that stimulates gastric secretions and dilates blood vessels; released by the human immune system during allergic reactions
    • aminobenzine, aniline, aniline oil, phenylamine - oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines
    • enamine - an amine containing the double bond linkage -C=C-N-
    • monoamine - a molecule containing one amine group (especially one that is a neurotransmitter)
    • ptomain, ptomaine - any of various amines (such as putrescine or cadaverine) formed by the action of putrefactive bacteria
    same as: aminoalkane

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