alkylamine

/ˈælkɪləmiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of organic compound that contains an alkyl group attached to an amine.

“The chemist synthesized a series of alkylamines to test their potential as pharmaceuticals.”

Synonyms

  • alkyl amine
  • organic amine

Antonyms

  • inorganic compound
  • non-amine compound