IPA: /əˈmiːn/
KK: /əˈmiːn/
Definition: A type of organic compound that contains nitrogen and is formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms in ammonia with hydrocarbon groups.
Example: Amine compounds are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for drug development.
IPA: /əˈmiːnoʊ/
KK: /əˈmiːnoʊ/
Definition: Connected to a type of chemical compound that includes a specific group of atoms known as NH2, which is often found in organic substances.
Example: Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
IPA: /ˌæmɪnoʊˈpɛptɪdeɪz/
KK: /əˌmɪnoʊˈpɛptɪdeɪz/
Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down proteins by cutting the bonds at the end of a protein chain where an amino group is present.
Example: Aminopeptidase plays a crucial role in protein digestion by breaking down peptides into amino acids.
IPA: /əˈmɪnəˌtɛrɪn/
KK: /əˈmɪnəˌtɛrɪn/
Definition: A chemical compound that blocks the action of folic acid in the body, used mainly in cancer treatment and sometimes as a poison for rodents.
Example: Aminopterin was once widely used in the treatment of certain types of cancer.
IPA: //əˈmaɪtəˌsɪs//
KK: /æˈmɪtəˌsɪs/
Definition: A type of cell division where the nucleus splits directly into two parts without the usual process of forming chromosomes or using spindle fibers.
Example: Amitosis is a type of cell division that occurs in certain unicellular organisms.
IPA: /əˈmaɪtɒtɪk/
KK: /əˈmɪtəʊtɪk/
Definition: Relating to a type of cell division that does not involve the usual process of mitosis, where the nucleus divides without the formation of chromosomes.
Example: The amitotic division of the cell was observed under the microscope.
IPA: /ˈæmɪti/
KK: /ˈæmɪti/
Definition: A state of peaceful and friendly relations between people or groups, often used to describe the relationship between countries.
Example: The two countries established amity after years of conflict.
IPA: /ˈæmɪtə/
KK: /ˈæmɪtər/
Definition: A device used to measure the flow of electric current in a circuit, specifically in units called amperes.
Example: The technician used an ammeter to check the current flowing through the circuit.
IPA: /ˈæmɪn/
KK: /ˈæmɪn/
Definition: A type of chemical compound that includes ammonia and a metal salt, often found in coordination complexes.
Example: The chemist synthesized an ammine complex for the experiment.
IPA: /əˈmoʊ.ni.ə/
KK: /əˈmoʊniə/
Definition: A colorless gas with a strong smell, made of nitrogen and hydrogen, commonly used to make fertilizers and other chemicals.
Example: Ammonia is commonly used in agriculture as a fertilizer.
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