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

He says that some US consumers are now seeking out beta-lactoglobulin, which is high in the amino acid leucine, rather than non-specific whey protein.

From BBC

Collagen is an animal-derived protein, so these products are not actually made of collagen, and instead contain a range of amino acids and vitamins.

From BBC

It is like humans eating a diet without carbohydrates, amino acids, or other vital nutrients.

From BBC

“It also has methane and other molecules, including amino acids.”

From Salon

They are formed when bacteria break down amino acids containing sulfur.

From Salon