ethylenediamine

English

Etymology

ethylene + diamine

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌɛ.θɪ.liːnˈdaɪ.ə.miːn/
  • Hyphenation: e‧thyl‧ene‧di‧a‧mine

Noun

ethylenediamine (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) The diamine NH2-CH2-CH2-NH2 that is used in organic synthesis and in the manufacture of polymers

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