amino
adjective
ami·no
ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)nō 
: relating to, being, or containing an amine group
—often used in combination
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Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream The cream is formulated with skin-nourishing ingredients, like niacinamide to brighten the skin and strengthen its moisture barrier, amino peptides to firm and sculpt, and hydrating hyaluronic acid to plump fine lines and wrinkles.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Infused with amino peptides to firm and smooth the skin, niacinamide to nourish the skin barrier, and hyaluronic acid for a plumping touch, Olay’s lifting cream offers moisture with an extra dose of rejuvenating benefits.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
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
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
Infused with amino peptides to firm and smooth the skin, niacinamide to nourish the skin barrier, and hyaluronic acid for a plumping touch, Olay’s lifting cream offers moisture with an extra dose of rejuvenating benefits.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for amino
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“Amino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amino. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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amino
adjective
ami·no
ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)nō
: relating to, being, or containing an amine group
—often used in combination
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