aminate

[am-uh-neyt]

verb (used with object)

Chemistry.

aminated, aminating 

1. to introduce an amino group into (a compound).

Other Word Forms

• amination noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of aminate¹

amine + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Two mayors from cities in Senegal - Falou Sylla of M’bour and Aminate Kanté of Sam Notaire - also attended the meeting.

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