any of a series of basic organic compounds, the simplest having the formula C12H11N3, which form bluish and greenish salts, used in the manufacture of dyes.
Main Entry: ind·amine Pronunciation: 'in-d&-"mEn Function: noun : any of a series of organic bases of which the simplest has the formulaC12H11N3 and which form salts that are unstable blue and green dyes