ˈaˌmēn, ˈamə̇n; əˈmēn, aˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary amm onia + -ine
1. : a molecule of ammonia as it exists in a coordination complex
hex- ammine- cobalt chloride [Co(NH 3 ) 6 ]Cl 3
2. : any compound with ammonia or sometimes with an amine regarded as a coordination complex
metal ammines
— compare ammoniate