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Definition of amino acid noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

amino acid

noun

/əˌmiːnəʊ ˈæsɪd/

/əˌmiːnəʊ ˈæsɪd/

(chemistry)

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any of the substances that combine to form the basic structure of proteins
- Eggs contain essential amino acids which we depend on for good health.
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