amino

¹

[uh-mee-noh, am-uh-noh]

adjective

Chemistry.

1. containing the amino group.

amino-

²

1. a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which the amino group is present.

   aminobenzene.

amino-

¹

combining form

1. indicating the presence of an amino group

   aminobenzoic acid

amino

²

/ -ˈmiː-, əˈmaɪnəʊ /

noun

1. (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the group of atoms -NH 2

   amino group or radical

   amino acid

amino

1. Relating to an amine or other chemical compound that contains the group NH ₂.

Word History and Origins

Origin of amino¹

First recorded in 1900–05; independent use of amino-

Origin of amino²

amine + -o-

Word History and Origins

Origin of amino¹

from _amine

Example Sentences

Its amino acid sequence differs from gyroxine, a toxin taken directly from rattlesnake venom and used in fibrin sealant production.

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They modified the charged amino acids lining its interior to create 26 nanopore variants, each with a distinct charge pattern.

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DNA and proteins naturally attract one another in living cells because DNA's phosphate groups carry a negative charge, while many amino acids are positively charged.

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If that process fails, the faulty proteins are targeted for breakdown into amino acids so they can be recycled.

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They also aim to test other amino acids to see if any have similar effects.

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