deaminate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To remove an amino group from (a compound), especially by the use of a deaminase enzyme.

Pronunciation

/diːˈæmɪneɪt/

Word forms

deaminate deaminates deaminating deaminated

Etymology

From de- + aminate.

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