1. removing an amino group (-NH₂) from a molecule, especially an organic compound or amino acid
Usage: biochemistry; present participle of deaminize

Examples

• The enzyme is deaminizing the amino acid to produce ammonia and a keto acid.
• Deaminizing reactions are essential in protein metabolism.
• The liver plays a key role in deaminizing excess amino acids.
• Certain bacteria are capable of deaminizing various organic compounds.
• The process of deaminizing amino acids releases nitrogen that the body must eliminate.