diamine

noun

di·​amine ˈdī-ə-ˌmēn  dī-ˈa-mən 

: a compound containing two amino groups

Examples of diamine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When a child has just the beginnings of a cavity, silver diamine fluoride is a noninvasive liquid treatment that can stop it from progressing. — Olga Ensz, The Conversation, 30 June 2025

When conducting an in-office fluoride treatment, the dentist applies either fluoride gels or creams or silver diamine fluoride to your teeth. — Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Sep. 2024

Key Takeaways New research shows silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is as effective as dental sealants at stopping tooth decay. — Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2024

The researchers took MOFs and modified them with nitrogenous compounds known as diamines. — IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2015

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for diamine

• ethylenediamine
• phenylenediamine
• indiaman
• thiamin
• thiamine

Medical Definition

diamine

noun

di·​amine ˈdī-ə-ˌmēn  dī-ˈam-ən 

: a compound containing two amino groups