imine
noun
im·ine ˈi-ˌmēn 
: a compound containing the NH group or its substituted form NR that is derived from ammonia by replacement of two hydrogen atoms by a hydrocarbon group or other nonacid organic group
Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary, alteration of amine
First Known Use
1883, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
imine
noun
im·ine ˈim-ˌēn
: a compound containing the NH group or its substituted form NR that is derived from ammonia by replacement of two hydrogen atoms by a hydrocarbon group or other nonacid organic group
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