amide

[ am-ahyd, -id ]

nounChemistry.

a metallic derivative of ammonia in which the −NH2 group is retained, as potassium amide, KNH2.
an organic compound obtained by replacing the −OH group in acids by the −NH2 group.

an organic compound formed from ammonia by replacing a hydrogen atom by an acyl group.

Origin of amide

First recorded in 1840–50; am(monia) + -ide

Other words from amide

a·mid·ic [uh-mid-ik], /əˈmɪd ɪk/, adjective

Words Nearby amide

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How to use amide in a sentence

Barium amide, Ba(NH2)2, is obtained from potassammonium and barium bromide.
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To this is added the fact that absolutely chemically pure Acet-amide-Phenyle is used.
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It is highly probable that it may be in some form approximating to amide nitrogen.
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amide Powder: ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate, charcoal.
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British Dictionary definitions for amide

amide

/ (ˈæmaɪd) /

noun

any organic compound containing the functional group -CONH 2
(modifier) consisting of, containing, or concerned with the group -CONH 2: amide group or radical

an inorganic compound having the general formula M(NH 2) x, where M is a metal atom

Origin of amide

C19: from am (monia) + -ide

Derived forms of amide

amidic (əˈmɪdɪk), adjective

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Scientific definitions for amide

amide

[ ăm′īd′ ]

Any organic compound containing the group CONH2, derived from a fatty acid by replacing the hydroxyl group (OH) of the carboxyl group (COOH) with an amino group (NH2). Amides are volatile solids.

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