amino-

¹ American  

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

   aminobenzene.

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amino ² American  

[uh-mee-noh, am-uh-noh] / əˈmi noʊ, ˈæm əˌnoʊ /

adjective

Chemistry.

1. containing the amino group.

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amino- ¹ British  

combining form

1. indicating the presence of an amino group

   aminobenzoic acid

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amino ² British  

/ -ˈmiː-, əˈmaɪnəʊ /

noun

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

   amino group or radical

   amino acid

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amino Scientific  

/ ə-mē′nō,ăm′ə-nō′ /

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

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Etymology

Origin of amino-¹

amine + -o-

Origin of amino¹

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

Example Sentences

DNA and RNA consist of chains of smaller units known as nucleotides, while proteins are built from amino acids.

From Science Daily

Many of the detected metabolites reflected normal biological processes, such as the breakdown of amino acids, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

From Science Daily

The mixes contain magnesium, the amino acid L-theanine and other ingredients.

From The Wall Street Journal

The compound is a peptide made from four amino acids called CAQK.

From Science Daily

The new synthesis starts from an amino acid derivative called beta-hydroxytryptophan.

From Science Daily