amino

Definition of Amino in English :

1. amino, amino group

the radical -NH2

2. aminic, amino

pertaining to or containing any of a group of organic compounds of nitrogen derived from ammonia

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Amino

noun

(modifier)

of, consisting of, or containing the group of atoms -NH2

amino group or radical

amino acid

adjective

of or containing the NH2 radical in combination with certain nonacidic organic radicals

pref.

Containing NH₂ combined with a nonacid organic radical: aminopyrine.

adj.

Relating to an amine or other chemical compound containing an NH₂ group.