Aminated

/ˈæmɪneɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Describing a chemical compound that has had an amino group added to it.

Etymology

Past participle of 'aminate.' This adjective form indicates that the aminization process has been completed on a molecule.

Kelly Says

When a compound is 'aminated,' it means chemists have successfully stuck an amino group onto it—and this simple addition often dramatically changes what the compound can do!

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