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amino

/ˈæmaɪnoʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does amino mean?

noun

Amino is a prefix used in chemistry to denote a compound containing an amino group, a functional group consisting of a nitrogen atom attached to a carbon atom.

Example

"The amino acids in the protein are essential for its structure and function."

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