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ethylenediamine

/ˌɛ.θɪ.liːnˈdaɪ.ə.miːn/ noun

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  1. The diamine NH2-CH2-CH2-NH2 that is used in organic synthesis and in the manufacture of polymers

Origin

From ethylene + diamine.

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