Advertisement
Advertisement
amide
[ am-ahyd, -id ]
noun
, Chemistry.
- a metallic derivative of ammonia in which the −NH 2 group is retained, as potassium amide, KNH 2 .
- an organic compound obtained by replacing the −OH group in acids by the −NH 2 group.
- an organic compound formed from ammonia by replacing a hydrogen atom by an acyl group.
amide
/ ˈæmaɪd; əˈmɪdɪk /
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
amide
/ ăm′īd′ /
- Any organic compound containing the group CONH 2 , derived from a fatty acid by replacing the hydroxyl group (OH) of the carboxyl group (COOH) with an amino group (NH 2 ). Amides are volatile solids.
Discover More
Derived Forms
- amidic, adjective
Discover More
Other Words From
- a·mid·ic [uh, -, mid, -ik], adjective
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of amide1
First recorded in 1840–50; am(monia) + -ide ( def )
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of amide1
C19: from am ( monia ) + -ide
Discover More
Example Sentences
Barium amide, Ba(NH2)2, is obtained from potassammonium and barium bromide.
From Project Gutenberg
To this is added the fact that absolutely chemically pure Acet-Amide-Phenyle is used.
From Project Gutenberg
It is highly probable that it may be in some form approximating to amide nitrogen.
From Project Gutenberg
Amide Powder: ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate, charcoal.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse