deamination
deamination · deaminations
The removal of an amino group from a compoundThe removal of an amino group from a compound.
/diːæmɪˈneɪʃən/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The removal of an amino group from a compound.
removal of the amino radical from an amino acid or other amino compound
Origin
Egyptian jmnbor.Egyptian jmnbor.
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Forms
plural: deaminations| Singular | deamination |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- removal of the amino radical from an amino acid or other amino compound:deaminization
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable