Hypernym

group 2

noun

(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

Part_meronym

imine 1

noun

a chemical compound containing a carbon–nitrogen double bond, with the nitrogen attached to a hydrogen atom (H) or an organic group.

imine 2

noundomain: substance

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English

Definition

the bivalent group =NH not linked to any acid group.

Examples

1.Alternately, an imine is named as a derivative of a carbonyl, adding the word "imine" to the name of a carbonyl compound whose oxo group is replaced by an imino group, for example sydnone imine and acetone imine (an intermediate in the synthesis of acetone azine).

Synonyms

imino group 1
the bivalent group =NH not linked to any acid group.
imino-group 2
the bivalent group =NH not linked to any acid group.

Substance_holonym

carbon 1

noun

an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds

nitrogen 1

noun

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

Part_holonym

imine 1

noun

a chemical compound containing a carbon–nitrogen double bond, with the nitrogen attached to a hydrogen atom (H) or an organic group.