amino
Translation
amino acid
Examples
This protein shake is full of aminos.
This protein shake is full of aminos.
The amino group is essential for this reaction.
The amino group is essential for this reaction.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) an amino acid This protein shake is full of aminos.
Similar Words
Synonyms: amino acid
Etymology
Derived from 'ammonia', as it contains a nitrogen atom.
Memory Tips
Connect 'amino' to 'ammonia' – both are related to nitrogen in chemistry.