amino acid
noun
: an amphoteric organic acid containing the amino group NH2
especially
: any of the various amino acids having the amino group in the alpha position that are the chief components of proteins and are synthesized by living cells or are obtained as essential components of the diet
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 17 May 2024
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 17 May 2024
Grande Cosmetics Lash Enhancing Serum It’s packed with powerful ingredients, like peptides, amino acids, and hyaluronic acid, that work together to nourish and coat individual hair follicles.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
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“Amino acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amino%20acid. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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