n. 1. a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals. Syn. -- amine, alkyl amine [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. 1. an oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines. Same as aniline. Syn. -- aniline oil, phenylamine [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. [ From amine. ] (Pharm.) A colorless liquid prepared from herring brine and containing amines, used as a local antiseptic. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. 1. a methyl with the hydrogen atom replaced by an amino radical. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. 1. 1 a white crystalline substance used as an analgesic and antipyretic. Syn. -- amidopyrine [ WordNet 1.5 ]