(chemistry) any of several classes of organic compound, formally derived from oxoacids by replacement of the hydroxy group with an amino group, and the oxo group with =NR

plural of amidine

(organic chemistry) Denotes a chemical compound containing an amidine functional group.

plural of amidin

(chemistry) Starch modified by heat so as to become a transparent mass, like horn. It is soluble in cold water.

(organic chemistry) To react with, or convert to an amidinium ion

simple past tense and past participle of amidinize