Definitions

1. noun

the process of removing an amino group (-NH2) from a molecule

“The enzyme catalyzed the deamination of the amino acid, breaking it down into its constituent parts.”

2. noun

a chemical reaction in which an amino group is removed from a compound

“The process of deamination is a critical step in the metabolism of amino acids.”

3. verb

to remove an amino group from a molecule

“The deamination of the compound resulted in the formation of a new product.”