Aminal

//ˈæmɪnəl// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any organic compound having two amino functional groups attached to the same carbon atom - R₂C(NR₂)₂
  2. 2
    An animal. childish, countable, nonstandard, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms
geminal diaminegeminal diamine

Etymology

Etymology 1

From amine + -al.

Etymology 2

A childish pronunciation of animal with metathesis.

Related phrases

functional grouporganic compound

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