amidins
|a-mid-ins|
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/əˈmɪdɪnz/
(amidin)
chemical compound with amidine group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amidin' originates from 'amide', specifically the word 'amid', where 'amid' meant 'a compound derived from ammonia'.
Historical Evolution
'amid' changed from 'amide' and eventually became the modern English word 'amidin'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a compound derived from ammonia', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a class of organic compounds derived from amides'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a class of organic compounds derived from amides by replacing the carbonyl group with an imino group.
Amidins are often used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
Synonyms
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