triamine

/traɪˈæmɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of organic compound, especially an amine containing three amino groups.

“The chemist synthesized the triamine and observed its chemical properties.”

2. chemistry

A chemical compound with the formula R3N, where R represents an organic substituent.

“The triamine was used as a precursor in the synthesis of other organic compounds.”

Synonyms

  • amine
  • organic compound

Antonyms

  • inorganic compound
  • non-amine