polyamine

noun

poly·​amine ˈpä-lē-ə-ˌmēn How to pronounce polyamine (audio) ˌpä-lē-ˈa-ˌmēn How to pronounce polyamine (audio)
: a compound characterized by more than one amino group

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Some could produce molecules, known as polyamines, that can open and close junctions, which are like little doors in the barrier that allow molecules to pass through. — Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 5 Jan. 2025 This powerful formula combines polyamine growth factors with the nourishing benefits of eggshell membranes to strengthen your skin’s natural barrier while boosting elasticity and smoothness. — Jenny Berg, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024

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1861, in the meaning defined above

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polyamine

noun
poly·​amine ˈpäl-ē-ə-ˌmēn How to pronounce polyamine (audio) ˌpäl-ē-ˈam-ˌēn How to pronounce polyamine (audio)
: a compound characterized by more than one amino group
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