Definition of amino in English:
amino
nounəˈmiːnəʊəˈmʌɪnəʊəˈminoʊ
Chemistry as modifier The group —NH₂, present in amino acids, amides, and many amines.
isocyanic acid reacts with amino groups
Example sentencesExamples
- In general, allergic reactions to amino esters are much more common than amino amides
- From this ensemble, the mean position of the side-chain amino group or the two carboxyl oxygens were determined.
- Natural proteins are made up of alpha-amino acids, which have a carboxyl group and an amino group separated by one carbon atom.
- There have been numerous reports of abnormal accumulations of amino compounds and amines in tissues of nutrient-deficient plants.
- They are composed of fatty acids bonded to the amino alcohol sphingosine.
Origin
Late 19th century: from amine.