Meaning Of The Word Deaminate

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What's The Definition Of Deaminate?

deaminate in American English
to remove the amino group, NH2, from (a molecule), usually by hydrolysis, oxidation, or reduction, with the accompanying formation of ammonia
transitive verb: to remove the amino group from (a compound)

deaminate in British English
verb: to remove one or more amino groups from (a molecule)

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