alkylamine
|al-kyl-a-mine|
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/ˌæl.kɪl.əˈmiːn/
amine with alkyl group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkylamine' originates from the combination of 'alkyl' and 'amine', where 'alkyl' refers to a type of hydrocarbon group and 'amine' refers to a compound derived from ammonia.
Historical Evolution
The term 'alkylamine' was formed by combining the words 'alkyl' and 'amine' to describe a specific class of amines.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any amine with an alkyl group, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/24 11:21