imidine
|i-mi-dine|
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/ɪˈmɪdiːn/
imide-derived chemical compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'imidine' originates from 'imide' (from Latin 'imidum'), with the suffix '-ine' indicating a chemical substance.
Historical Evolution
'imide' combined with the suffix '-ine' formed the modern English word 'imidine'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical structure, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of chemical compound containing the imidine group, specifically a class of organic compounds derived from imides by replacing the carbonyl oxygen with an imino group.
Imidines are used as intermediates in organic synthesis.
Synonyms
imino compound
Last updated: 2025/08/03 02:15