ammino
|am-mi-no|
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/əˈmiːnoʊ/
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/əˈmiːnəʊ/
related to amino group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ammino' originates from the Italian word 'ammino', which is derived from 'ammonia', where 'ammonia' referred to a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen.
Historical Evolution
'ammino' was adopted into English from the Italian word 'ammino', which itself was derived from the Latin 'ammonia'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to compounds related to ammonia, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or containing an amino group.
The ammino compound was crucial in the chemical reaction.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/17 15:06