deaminated
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌdiːˈæmɪneɪtɪd/
KK: /dɪˈæməˌneɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describes a substance that has had one or more amino groups taken away from it.
Example
The deaminated compound is used in various biochemical processes.
Conversation
Did you know that some proteins can be deaminated during digestion?
Really? I had no idea that happened in our bodies.
Yeah, it’s interesting how our body processes nutrients.
Absolutely! It makes me appreciate how complex our metabolism is.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
removed
cleaved
stripped
Antonyms
amino
added
attached
verb
Definition
To remove an amino group from a molecule, typically in the context of amino acids or proteins.
Example
The enzyme deaminated the amino acid, altering its structure and function.
Tense Forms
Past: deaminated
Past Participle: deaminated
Conversation
Did you know that my experiment deaminated the amino acids completely?
Really? I didn't think that was possible!
Yeah, it was surprising to see how effectively it deaminated them.
Root Explanation
Deaminated is formed from "de-" (meaning removal or reversal) and "amino" (from the Latin "amino", meaning containing an amino group) and "-ated" (a suffix indicating a process). The word describes the process of removing an amino group from a molecule.
Memory Tip
Think of 'removing' ('de-') an 'amino group' from a molecule — that's what deaminated means.
Visually Confused Words
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