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 acid

   amino group or radical

amino

/ ə-mē′nō,ăm′ə-nō′ /

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

The energy that is being harvested as part of this research is being generated by squeezing amino acid molecules, the building blocks of proteins that exist in the human body.

From Science Daily

When Salmonella enters the small intestine, it causes inflammation in the gut lining and disrupts the normal absorption of amino acids from food.

From Science Daily

Genes contain the essential building instructions for life, guiding cells on which amino acids to assemble in what sequence to produce specific proteins.

From Science Daily

If it also harbors organic compounds such as amino acids, which form the proteins that make up cells, then Europa could be home to alien life-forms.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2003 Prof Baker used amino acids to design a new protein, opening the door to the creation of new proteins used in pharmaceuticals, vaccines and other tools.

From BBC