Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ammino
Suffix (used in chemistry terminology)
/ˈæmɪnoʊ/
Definition
A suffix used in organic chemistry that denotes the presence of an amino group (-NH2) in a molecule.
Examples
- Ammino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
- The ammino group in the molecule contributes to its reactivity.
Meaning
The term ‘ammino’ refers to the functional group that contains nitrogen and hydrogen, which plays a critical role in the structure and function of various organic compounds.
Synonyms
- Amino
- Amine
