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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The simplest aliphatic amine, CH₃NH₂, a toxic gas, having many industrial applications. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

methanaminemonomethylamine

Example

More examples

"Methylamine is the simplest amine."

Etymology

From methyl + amine.

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