imino

¹ American

[im-uh-noh] / ˈɪm əˌnoʊ /

adjective

Chemistry.

containing the imino group.

imino- ² American

a combining form representing imine in compound words.

iminourea.

imino Scientific

/ ĭm′ə-nō′ /

Of or relating to imines or an imine.

Etymology

Origin of imino

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

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With the increase of each degree in body temperature, he discovered, there was a specific increase in the proportions of imino acids in collagen.

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