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Ethylenimine Compound
Definition 1
A compound with a three-atom ring containing nitrogen linked to two carbons. Ethylenimines are highly reactive alkylating reagents. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Saturated azacyclopropane compounds. Any substitutions on carbon or nitrogen atoms are permitted. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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