aminoid

/əˈmɪnoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of peptide or protein molecule that is derived from amino acids and is often found in proteins.

“The researcher studied the properties of aminoids and their role in protein synthesis.”

2. adjective

Relating to or derived from amino acids.

“The aminoid compounds were used to analyze the molecular structure of the protein.”

Synonyms

  • amino acid
  • peptidic

Antonyms

  • acetylated
  • non-peptidic