English word aminase comes from English amine, English -ase (Used to form the names of enzymes.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| amine | English (eng) | (inorganic chemistry) A functional group formally derived from ammonia by replacing one, two or three hydrogen atoms with hydrocarbon or other radicals.. (organic chemistry) Any organic compound containing an amine functional group. |
| -ase | English (eng) | Used to form the names of enzymes. |
| aminase | English (eng) | (enzyme) An enzyme involved in amination. |