amino

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the radical -NH2
  2. adjective pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia

Etymology

From the prefix amino-, from amine, from ammonia + -ine.

Synonyms

amino group

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