amino-breaking
|a-mi-no-break-ing|
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/əˈmiːnoʊ ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
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/əˈmiːnəʊ ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
breaking amino bonds
Etymology
'amino-breaking' is a compound word formed from 'amino' (referring to the amino group in chemistry) and 'breaking' (meaning to split or separate).
The term combines the scientific prefix 'amino-' with the English word 'breaking' to describe a process involving the cleavage of amino bonds.
Initially, it referred specifically to the breaking of amino bonds in chemistry, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the process of breaking amino bonds or structures, especially in a biochemical or molecular context.
The enzyme has an amino-breaking function in the cell.
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Last updated: 2025/08/05 20:16