galactosamine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree English galactose Egyptian jmnbor. Ancient Greek Ᾰ̓́μμων (Ắmmōn)bor. Latin Ammōn Latin ammoniacusder. English ammonia Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. Old French -inbor. Middle English -in English -ine English amine English -amine English galactosamine From galactose + -amine.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) an amino derivative of the sugar galactose; found in glycolipids and in mucopolysaccharides
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| galactosamines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |