imine

English

Etymology

Alteration of amine.[1][2]

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɪmiːn/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

imine (plural imines)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic nitrogen compounds having the general formula R2C=NR; they are tautomeric with enamines.

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References

  1. ^ “imine”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
  2. ^ “imine”, in Collins English Dictionary.
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