Definition of amine
:any of a class of basic organic compounds derived from ammonia by replacement of hydrogen with one or more monovalent hydrocarbon radicals — compare amide 2
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One group, called HAAs (heterocyclic aromatic amines), form during high-temperature reactions between substances in muscle tissue.
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One group, called HAAs (heterocyclic aromatic amines), form during high-temperature reactions between substances in muscle tissue.
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One group, called HAAs (heterocyclic aromatic amines), form during high-temperature reactions between substances in muscle tissue.
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One group, called HAAs (heterocyclic aromatic amines), form during high-temperature reactions between substances in muscle tissue.
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One group, called HAAs (heterocyclic aromatic amines), form during high-temperature reactions between substances in muscle tissue.
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One group, called HAAs (heterocyclic aromatic amines), form during high-temperature reactions between substances in muscle tissue.
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One group, called HAAs (heterocyclic aromatic amines), form during high-temperature reactions between substances in muscle tissue.
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One group, called HAAs (heterocyclic aromatic amines), form during high-temperature reactions between substances in muscle tissue.
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Origin and Etymology of amine
International Scientific Vocabulary, from New Latin ammonia
Medical Dictionary
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medical Definition of amine
:any of a class of organic compounds derived from ammonia by replacement of one, two, or three hydrogen atoms with alkyl groups — see primary amine, secondary amine, tertiary amine
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