Definition of ethylenediamine in English:
ethylenediamine
noun ˌɛθɪliːndʌɪˈeɪmiːnˌɛθɪliːndʌɪˈamiːnˌɛθɪliːnˈdʌɪəmiːnˌeTHəlēnˈdīəmēn
mass nounChemistry A viscous liquid used in making detergents and emulsifying agents.
Chemical formula: NH₂CH₂CH₂NH₂
Example sentencesExamples
- The compounds used to create it include ethylenediamine, formaldehyde and sodium cyanide.
- The additives were prepared from amines (such as tetraethylenepentamine, triethylenetetramine, diethylenetriamine and ethylenediamine (EDA)) and formaldehyde.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to aminophylline, ethylenediamine (contained in aminophylline), oxtriphylline, or theophylline.