First Known Use: circa 1850
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methylamine
noun me·thyl·amine \ˌme-thə-lə-ˈmēn, -ˈla-mən; mə-ˈthi-lə-ˌmēn\
Definition of METHYLAMINE
: a flammable explosive gas CH3NH2 with a strong ammoniacal odor used especially in organic synthesis (as of dyes and insecticides)
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methylamine
noun me·thyl·amine \ˌmeth-ə-lə-ˈmēn, -ˈlam-ən; mə-ˈthil-ə-ˌmēn\
Medical Definition of METHYLAMINE
: a flammable explosive gas CH5N with a strong ammoniacal odor used especially in organic synthesis (as of insecticides)
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