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- [ih-meen, im-in]
- /ɪˈmin, ˈɪm ɪn/
- /ɪmˈaɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-meen, im-in]
- /ɪˈmin, ˈɪm ɪn/
Definitions of imine word
- noun imine a compound containing the =NH group united with a nonacid group. 1
- noun imine An organic compound containing the group C = NH or C = NR where R is an alkyl or other group. 1
- noun imine any of a class of organic compounds in which a nitrogen atom is bound to one hydrogen atom and to two alkyl or aryl groups. They contain the divalent group NH 0
- abbreviation IMINE Institution of Mining Engineers 0
- noun imine a compound containing the divalent radical NH united to alkyl or other nonacid radicals 0
- noun imine (organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic nitrogen compounds having the general formula R2C=NR; they are tautomeric with enamines. 0
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Origin of imine
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; alteration of amine
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Parts of speech for Imine
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imine popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
imine usage trend in Literature
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noun imine
- ine — died after 726, king of Wessex (688–726)
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