amino

adjective

ami·no ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)nō

: relating to, being, or containing an amine group

—often used in combination

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With its blend of amino, tartaric, and lactic acids, this gentle, sulfate-free formula cleans, hydrates, strengthens, and keeps the lid on oxidative stress that might damage your hair or highlights. —

Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024 And protein sequences, just like natural languages, store structure and function in their amino-acid sequence with extreme efficiency. —

IEEE Spectrum, 14 Mar. 2023 Foods such as lean meats, eggs, nuts, seeds, and legumes are all excellent sources of amino acids. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2023 The 20 grams of protein come from soy protein isolate—a vegan protein containing all nine essential amino acids. —

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