formamidine
noun
form·am·i·dine
\fȯrˈmaməˌdēn, -də̇n\
Definition of formamidine
-s
: an unstable base HC(=NH)NH2 known only in the form of its salts and other derivatives
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Origin and Etymology of formamidine
International Scientific Vocabulary formamide + -ine
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