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ethylamine

/ˈiːθɪləmaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does ethylamine mean?

noun

A colorless, oily, organic compound with the formula C2H5NH2, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals.

Example

"The chemist used ethylamine to dissolve the complex molecule."

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