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imine

/ˈɪmiːn/

imine noun: any of a class of organic nitrogen compounds having the general formula R₂C=NR; they are tautomeric with enamines.

Noun

imine (plural imines)

  1. Any of a class of organic nitrogen compounds having the general formula R₂C=NR; they are tautomeric with enamines.
    Synonyms:
    Schiff base

Synonyms of imine

Forms of imine

pluralimines

Origin of imine

Alteration of amine.

Words formed from imine

Questions about imine

What does imine mean?
Imine means any of a class of organic nitrogen compounds having the general formula R₂C=NR; they are tautomeric with enamines.
What part of speech is imine?
Imine is a noun.
How do you pronounce imine?
Imine is pronounced /ˈɪmiːn/.
What is the plural of imine?
The plural of imine is imines.

Words near imine in the dictionary

  1. Imigs
  2. imiloxan
  3. imin
  4. iminazole
  5. iminazoles
  6. imine
  7. iminent
  8. imines
  9. IMing
  10. iminic
  11. iminium

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