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amino-sugar

a·mi·no-sug·ar
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-mee-noh, am-uh-noh shoo g-er]
    • /əˈmi noʊ, ˈæm əˌnoʊ ˈʃʊg ər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-mee-noh, am-uh-noh shoo g-er]
    • /əˈmi noʊ, ˈæm əˌnoʊ ˈʃʊg ər/

Definition of amino-sugar word

  • noun amino-sugar a monosaccharide with an amino or substituted amino group in place of a nonglycosidic hydroxyl group. 1

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Parts of speech for Amino-sugar

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amino-sugar popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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