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hemiaminal

The English word “hemiaminal” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. Any organic compound having both an amino and a hydroxy functional group attached to the same carbon atom; they are synthesized by reacting ammonia or an amine with an aldehyde or ketone.

Etymology

From hemi- + aminal.

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