amino
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/əˈmiːnoʊ/
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/əˈmiːnəʊ/
amine group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amino' originates from the Latin word 'amīnus', which referred to the amine group in chemistry.
Historical Evolution
'amīnus' transformed into the modern English word 'amino' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the amine group in chemistry, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or containing an amine group, especially in the context of amino acids.
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/20 16:36