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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of a class of organic nitrogen compounds having the general formula R₂C=NR; they are tautomeric with enamines.

Synonyms

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schiff baseschiff base

Example

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"The patient had elevated levels of N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine."

Etymology

Alteration of amine.

Related phrases

ammonium iminequinone iminegeneral formula

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