amino

adjective ami·no \ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)nō\

Definition of AMINO

: relating to, being, or containing an amine group —often used in combination

International Scientific Vocabulary amine + -o-

First Known Use: 1900

Medical Dictionary

adjective ami·no \ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)nō\

: relating to, being, or containing an amine group—often used in combination

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