ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Diethanolamine

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Diethanolamine is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A hydroxy secondary amine, (HO-CH₂-CH₂)₂NH, used as a chemical intermediate and to absorb acidic gases.

Meaning

(organic chemistry) A hydroxy secondary amine, (HO-CH₂-CH₂)₂NH, used as a chemical intermediate and to absorb acidic gases.

Word Forms

Synonyms for diethanolamine

Depending on context, synonyms include iminodiethanol.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include iminodiethanol, diethylamine, triethanolamine, phenyldiethanolamine, aminoethoxy, dimethylethanolamine.

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