secondary amine

noun

An amine containing two radicals, of general formula R₁R₂-NH; the radicals may be the same, different, or part of a ring.

Meanings

nounsecondary amine (plural secondary amines)

plural secondary amines

  1. chemistryAn amine containing two radicals, of general formula R₁R₂-NH; the radicals may be the same, different, or part of a ring.
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