# deaminate

> English word · Verb · IPA /diːˈæmɪneɪt/

## Definitions
1. To remove an amino group from (a compound), especially by the use of a deaminase enzyme.

## Etymology
From de- + aminate.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/deaminate