Aminate

/ˈæmɪneɪt/ verb

To introduce an amino group (-NH₂) into a chemical compound, or to treat something with an amine.

From 'amine' (an organic compound derived from ammonia) plus '-ate' (verb suffix). This term became standard in organic chemistry as reactions involving amino groups were systematically studied.

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