aminate

[ am-uh-neyt ]

verb (used with object)

, Chemistry.

, am·i·nat·ed, am·i·nat·ing.

1. to introduce an amino group into (a compound).

Other Words From

• ami·nation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of aminate¹

amine + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Two mayors from cities in Senegal - Falou Sylla of M’bour and Aminate Kanté of Sam Notaire - also attended the meeting.

From Washington Times