Amino radical


the univalent group, −nh 2 .
noun

see amino group
noun

in chemistry, an -nh2 group, consisting of a nitrogen atom attached by single bonds to hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups, aryl groups, or a combination of them; also called amino radical
examples

an organic compound that contains an amino group is called an amine.
usage note

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