ammine

noun

am·​mine ˈa-ˌmēn How to pronounce ammine (audio)
a-ˈmēn
1
: a molecule of ammonia as it exists in a coordination complex
hex-ammine-cobalt chloride Co(NH3)6Cl3
2
: a compound that contains an ammine

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from German Ammine, from Ammoniak ammonia + -ine -ine entry 2

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of ammine was in 1897

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Cite this Entry

“Ammine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ammine. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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