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amino

Pronunciation: [əˈmiː.noʊ]

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Learn how to use amino in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “biology”

(noun) Amino refers to a specific type of chemical group that is very important in living things. It often connects to other parts to help create proteins, which are like building blocks for our bodies.

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Amino acids are essential for many functions in our body, including building muscles.

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If you don’t eat enough amino acids, your body might not have what it needs to stay healthy.

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What role do amino acids play in growing healthy cells?

Context: “chemistry”

(adjective) Amino describes something that contains or is related to an amino group. It usually relates to substances that are important in science and biology.

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The scientist discovered an amino compound that could help make better medicines.

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The non-amino substances did not have the same effects on the cells.

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Can you explain what makes an acid an amino acid?

How to pronounce amino

Pronunciation: [əˈmiː.noʊ]

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