amine-like
|a-mine-like|
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/əˈmiːn laɪk/
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/ˈæmiːn laɪk/
similar to an amine
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amine-like' is formed in English by combining 'amine' (from Latin 'ammonia') and the suffix '-like', which means 'similar to' or 'having the characteristics of'.
Historical Evolution
'amine-like' was created in modern English as a descriptive term in chemistry to indicate similarity to amines.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having the characteristics of an amine', and this meaning has remained the same in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having properties or characteristics similar to those of an amine (a type of organic compound derived from ammonia).
The compound exhibited amine-like behavior in the reaction.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/05 19:25