English word nitramine comes from English amine, English nitro- (Containing the nitro functional group. Nitrate, nitrogen.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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amine | English (eng) | (inorganic chemistry) A functional group formally derived from ammonia by replacing one, two or three hydrogen atoms with hydrocarbon or other radicals.. (organic chemistry) Any organic compound containing an amine functional group. |
nitro- | English (eng) | Containing the nitro functional group. Nitrate, nitrogen. |
nitramine | English (eng) | (chemistry) Any amine having a nitro group substituted for a hydrogen atom; an amide of nitric acid R-NH-NO2. |