amino

/əˈminoʊ/
/əˈminəʊ/
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Definitions of amino
  1. adjective
    pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia
    synonyms: aminic
  2. noun
    the radical -NH2
    synonyms: amino group
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    types:
    glucosamine
    an amino derivative of glucose that is a component of many polysaccharides
    type of:
    chemical group, group, radical
    (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
Pronunciation
US
/əˈminoʊ/
UK
/əˈminəʊ/
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