Definition

A type of chemical compound that includes ammonia and a metal salt, often found in coordination complexes.

Example

The chemist synthesized an ammine complex for the experiment.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of an ammine?

I think so, but I’m not quite sure what it is.

It's actually a compound that contains ammonia, pretty interesting right?

Yeah, chemistry can be really fascinating when you dive into it!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ammine → The word 'ammine' is derived from 'ammonia' (from New Latin *ammonium*, meaning salt of ammonia) with the suffix '-ine' (used to form names of chemical substances). It refers to a class of chemical compounds derived from ammonia.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ammonia' as the base for 'ammine' — it helps you remember that ammine is related to compounds derived from ammonia.

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