Chem. [f. L. amār-us bitter + -NE4.] A name proposed for various bitter vegetable principles; spec. applied to the alkaloid (C21H18N2) resulting from the action of ammonia on essence of bitter almonds, which has also been called BENZOLINE.
1839. Hooper, Med. Dict., 77. Amarine, a name given by some to the bitter principle of vegetables.
1863. Watts, Dict. Chem., I. 162. Amarine becomes strongly electrical by friction.
