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Definition of Diamine

1. Noun. Any organic compound containing two amino groups.

Definition of Diamine

1. n. A compound containing two amido groups united with one or more basic or positive radicals, -- as contrasted with a diamide.

Definition of Diamine

1. Noun. (chemistry) Any compound containing two amino functional groups. ¹

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Definition of Diamine

1. a chemical compound [n -S]

Medical Definition of Diamine

1. A compound containing two amido groups united with one or more basic or positive radicals, as contrasted with a diamide. In chemical nomenclature, if any amine or diamine is named by prefixing the nitrogen group, the name of the latter takes the form of amido, diamido, etc, thus ethylene diamine, C2H4.(NH2)2, is also called diamido-ethylene. Origin: Pref. Di- + amine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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