amino
[ uh-mee-noh, am-uh-noh ]
/ əˈmi noʊ, ˈæm əˌnoʊ /
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adjective Chemistry.
containing the amino group.
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Origin of amino
First recorded in 1900–05; independent use of amino-
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Definition for amino (2 of 2)
amino-
a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which the amino group is present: aminobenzene.
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British Dictionary definitions for amino (1 of 2)
amino
/ (əˈmaɪnəʊ, -ˈmiː-) /
noun
(modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the group of atoms -NH 2amino group or radical; amino acid
British Dictionary definitions for amino (2 of 2)
amino-
combining form
indicating the presence of an amino groupaminobenzoic acid
Word Origin for amino-
from amine
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Medical definitions for amino (1 of 2)
amino
[ ə-mē′nō, ăm′ə-nō′ ]
adj.
Relating to an amine or other compound containing an NH2 group combined with a nonacid organic radical.
Medical definitions for amino (2 of 2)
amino-
pref.
Containing the radical NH2 combined with a nonacid organic radical:aminobenzoic acid.
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Scientific definitions for amino
amino
[ ə-mē′nō, ăm′ə-nō′ ]
Relating to an amine or other chemical compound that contains the group NH2.
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