amino
adjective
ami·no
ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)nō 
: relating to, being, or containing an amine group
—often used in combination
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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.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
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
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
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
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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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