amine

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

amine
    n 1: a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms
         by univalent hydrocarbon radicals [syn: {amine},
         {aminoalkane}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Amine \Am"ine\ (?; 277), n. [Ammonia + -ine.] (Org. Chem.)
   One of a class of basic substances derived from ammonia by
   replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by an alkyl or aryl
   group. Compare {amide}, in which an acyl group is attached to
   the nitrogen. Hydroxylamine and hydrazine, which are not an
   organic compounds, are also basic and may also be considered
   amines.
   [1913 Webster +PJC]