Ethylenediamine

//ˌɛ.θɪ.liːnˈdaɪ.ə.miːn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The diamine NH₂-CH₂-CH₂-NH₂ that is used in organic synthesis and in the manufacture of polymers uncountable

Etymology

From ethylene + diamine.

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ethylenediaminetetracetic acid

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