Definitions

1. noun

A molecule or compound containing an amino group.

“The ammino group played a key role in the process of protein synthesis.”

2. suffix

Forming nouns denoting an amino acid or a molecule containing an amino group.

“The ammino acid was crucial to the development of the new medication.”

3. adjective

Denoting or relating to an amino group or an amino acid.

“The ammino properties of the compound were studied extensively in the lab.”