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diethylamine

/diˈɛθɪləmaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does diethylamine mean?

noun

A colorless, oily liquid organic compound with the formula (C2H5)2NH, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals.

Example

"The chemist used diethylamine as a solvent in the synthesis of the new compound."

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