amminolytic
|am-mi-no-lyt-ic|
C2
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/ˌæmɪnoʊˈlɪtɪk/
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/ˌæmɪnəʊˈlɪtɪk/
amine breakdown
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amminolytic' originates from the combination of 'amino' and the Greek root 'lytic,' where 'amino' refers to amines and 'lytic' means 'to loosen or dissolve.'
Historical Evolution
'amino' combined with 'lytic' to form the modern English word 'amminolytic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to dissolve amines,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or causing the breakdown of amines.
The enzyme exhibited amminolytic activity.
Synonyms
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