amino group meaning

UK /əˈmiːnəʊ ɡruːp/ US /əˈminoʊ ɡrup/ 4 syllables

amino group (noun): the radical -NH2.

Definition of amino group

  1. the radical -NH2

    Synonyms: amino

    Type of: group

    Kinds: glucosamine

How to pronounce amino group

amino group is pronounced /əˈmiːnəʊ ɡruːp/ in British English and /əˈminoʊ ɡrup/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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