amino-free
|a-mi-no-free|
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/əˈmiːnoʊ friː/
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/əˈmiːnəʊ friː/
without amino acids
Etymology
'amino-free' originates from modern English, formed by combining the element 'amino-' (from the chemical term 'amino/amine') and the adjective 'free' meaning 'without' or 'not containing'.
'amino-' in English derives from the chemical noun 'amine', from German 'Amin' (19th century), which in turn is related to 'ammonia' (Latin/Greek origins). 'Free' comes from Old English 'frēo' meaning 'not in bondage, exempt', and the compound 'amino-free' arose in late 20th century English usage, especially in product labeling, by directly joining the two elements.
Initially chemical terms involving 'amino' referred to amine groups or compounds; over time the compounded label 'amino-free' came to be used more broadly in consumer contexts to mean 'without amino acids' or 'does not include amino-acid–based ingredients'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not containing amino acids; free of amino acids (often used on product labels such as cosmetics or food to indicate the absence of amino-acid ingredients).
This shampoo is amino-free to reduce the risk of irritation for sensitive scalps.
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Last updated: 2025/09/03 16:55