hexammine

/hɛksˈæmɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A complex ion in which six ammonia molecules are coordinated to a central atom, typically a metal.

“The researcher studied the properties of hexammine complexes in inorganic chemistry.”

2. adjective

Describing a complex ion with six ammonia molecules coordinated to a central atom.

“The hexammine complex of cobalt(III) was a key compound in the experiment.”

Synonyms

  • hexammine complexes
  • hexammines

Antonyms

  • di-amine
  • monommine