n. A saturated heterocyclic compound, C4H10N2, containing two nitrogen atoms in a six-membered ring; it is used as an anthelmintic.
n. Any derivative of this compound
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
A crystalline substance, (C2H4NH)2, formed by action of ammonia on ethylene bromide, by reduction of pyrazine, etc. It is a strong base, and is used as a remedy for gout.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A deliquescent crystalline base, (C2H4)2(NH2)2 or diethyl-enediamine, which is made by the action of alcoholic ammonia on ethylene chlorid, and in other ways. It melts at 104° C. It is a valuable solvent for uric acid and is used in medicine for that purpose.
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n. vermifuge used to treat infestations by roundworms or pinworms
Word Usage
"New drugs belonging to the phenethylamine, tryptamine and piperazine families were also identified."