amino
/əˈmiːnəʊ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: aminos
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Relating to an amine.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The amine functional group.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
An amino acid.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “amino” mean?
Relating to an amine.
Is “amino” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.