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aminate

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[am-uh-neyt] / ˈæm əˌneɪt /

verb (used with object)

Chemistry.

aminated, aminating

to introduce an amino group into (a compound).

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

amination

noun

Etymology

Origin of aminate

amine + -ate ¹

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