CEFR C1

amino

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or containing an amino group (-NH2), a functional group that is part of many organic compounds, including proteins and nucleic acids.

Examples

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
The molecule contains a critical amino functional group.

Synonyms: amine, nitrogenous

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amino (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈmiːnoʊ/

Definition

Relating to or containing an amino group (-NH2), a functional group that is part of many organic compounds, including proteins and nucleic acids.

Examples

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
The molecule contains a critical amino functional group.

How to Use amino

amino acid (collocation): A molecule that is a building block for proteins. — "The body needs twenty different amino acids to function properly."
amino group (collocation): A functional group (-NH2) in organic chemistry. — "The presence of an amino group is characteristic of this class of compounds."

Synonyms of amino

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Antonyms of amino

Words with the opposite meaning to amino:

carboxyl

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