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any of a class of compounds derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms with organic groups.
variant of as final element of a compound word:
Dramamine.
Historical Examples

Then squeezing the hand of amine, which he had not released, Schriften hastened out of the cabin.
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amine has exposed herself,” thought Philip, “and may be hurt.
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amine sat down opposite to him, and was silent during his repast.
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“I believed you when you said so to my father,” replied amine.
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As may be well imagined, in that quarter where they had last seen the raft with the isolated amine.
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amine also walked by the side of the vehicle, with her father.
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amine then descended to prepare breakfast, and Philip walked out for a few minutes.
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The priest quitted the room, and amine and Philip were again alone.
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Philip was soon dressed, and followed amine down into the parlour.
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“The priest is right, amine,” said Philip sitting down by her.
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noun
an organic base formed by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms of ammonia by organic groups
combining form
indicating an amine: histamine, methylamine
n.

“compound in which one of the hydrogen atoms of ammonia is replaced by a hydrocarbon radical,” 1863, from ammonia + chemical suffix -ine (2).

amine a·mine (ə-mēn’, ām’ēn)
n.
Any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen that may be considered ammonia derivatives in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by one or more hydrocarbon radicals.

-amine suff.
Amine: phenylamine.
amine
(ə-mēn’, ām’ēn)
Any of a group of organic compounds that may be considered derivatives of ammonia (NH3) in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by a hydrocarbon radical. In aniline (C6H5NH2), for example, one hydrogen atom has been replaced by a phenyl group (C6H5). Amines are produced by the decay of organic matter.