6 dictionary results for: amino
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| a·mi·no
(ə-mē'nō, ām'ə-nō') Pronunciation Key
adj. Relating to an amine or other chemical compound containing an NH2 group combined with a nonacid organic radical. [From amino-.] |
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amino
amino
1887, in compound words involving chemicals, from amine (1863) "chemical compound formed from ammonia" (q.v.). Amino acid is attested from 1898.
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| amino | |
adjective | |
| 1. | pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia |
noun | |
| 1. | the radical -NH2 |
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The American Heritage Science Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
| amino
(ə-mē'nō, ām'ə-nō') Pronunciation Key
Relating to an amine or other chemical compound that contains the group NH2. |
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amino a·mi·no (ə-mē'nō, ām'ə-nō')
adj.
Relating to an amine or other compound containing an NH2 group combined with a nonacid organic radical.
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