Ethylenediamine

Pronunciation: /ˈɛθəˌɫinˈdaɪˈˌeɪmin/

Ethylenediamine (noun)

  1. A colourless, strong-smelling chemical with two amine groups on a two-carbon chain, used to make other chemicals.

Examples

  • Ethylendiamine is a chemical diamine used in industry.
  • A chemical diamine like ethylenediamine can be handled carefully.