hexamethylene tetramine

noun

The amine (CH₂)₆(NH₂)₄, that is used as a chelating agent

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cystaminehexamine
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Meanings

nounhexamethylene tetramine (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryThe amine (CH₂)₆(NH₂)₄, that is used as a chelating agent

    Synonyms: cystamine, hexamine

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe amine (CH₂)₆(NH₂)₄, that is used as a chelating agent

Similar
cystaminehexamine
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hexamethylene tetramine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hexamethylene%20tetramine

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