CEFR C1

acylamino

noun

Meaning

A functional group consisting of an acyl group attached to an amino group, often found in organic compounds and playing a crucial role in their chemical and biological properties.

Examples

The acylamino group in the molecule contributed to its high reactivity.
Researchers studied the effects of substituting the acylamino group with other functional groups on the compound's solubility.

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acylamino (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæsɪləˈmiːnoʊ/

Definition

A functional group consisting of an acyl group attached to an amino group, often found in organic compounds and playing a crucial role in their chemical and biological properties.

Examples

The acylamino group in the molecule contributed to its high reactivity.
Researchers studied the effects of substituting the acylamino group with other functional groups on the compound's solubility.

How to Use acylamino

acylamino group (noun phrase): a functional group consisting of an acyl group attached to an amino group — "The acylamino group in the molecule contributed to its high reactivity."
acylamino bond (noun phrase): a type of linkage between amino acids — "The acylamino bond in the peptide chain was stable under physiological conditions."

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