polyamine

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noun

Any compound having more than one amino functional group; especially such compounds formed by decomposition of proteins, and especially those that have more than two amino groups.

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Meanings

nounpolyamine (plural polyamines)

plural polyamines

  1. chemistryAny compound having more than one amino functional group; especially such compounds formed by decomposition of proteins, and especially those that have more than two amino groups.

Origin

From poly- + -amine.

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APA

polyamine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polyamine

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Chicago

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