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

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

From BBC

The voiceover says: "Try to take a shower with the new Sanex skin therapy and its patented amino acid complex. For 24-hour hydration feel."

From BBC

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

From Salon

It also renders all those taurine supplements dubious, because there’s no clear data here showing that you want more of the amino acid in your body.

From Slate

Taurine itself is a simple amino acid, one of the building blocks of proteins; it occurs naturally in most animals, including humans.

From Slate