hemiaminal

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic chemistry}} Any [[organic compound]] having both an [[amino]] and a [[hydroxy]] [[functional group]] attached to the same [[carbon]] atom; they are synthesized by reacting [[ammonia]] or an [[amine]] with an [[aldehyde]] or [[ketone]].

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