: a compound characterized by more than one amino group

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To make: Stir acrylic crafts paint into a 1:1 mixture of epoxy resin and polyamine hardener. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023 Biogenic polyamines have been shown to have numerous health benefits, including promoting healthy aging, reducing inflammation, and improving gut health. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 May 2023 The biogenic polyamine complex is included in Fast Lean Pro to help with fat breakdown and support cell renewal. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 May 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of polyamine was in 1861

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“Polyamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyamine. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

polyamine

noun
: a compound characterized by more than one amino group
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