Amide
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈæ.maɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Amide is a noun meaning (inorganic chemistry) Any ionic derivative of ammonia in which a hydrogen atom has been replaced with a metal cation (R-NH⁻ or R₂N⁻).
Meaning
(inorganic chemistry) Any ionic derivative of ammonia in which a hydrogen atom has been replaced with a metal cation (R-NH⁻ or R₂N⁻).
More Meanings
- (organic chemistry) Any derivative of an oxoacid in which the hydroxyl group has been replaced with an amino or substituted amino group; especially such derivatives of a carboxylic acid, the carboxamides or acid amides
Word Forms
- amides
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include imide, acrylamide, proline, procaine, enkephalin, imides.
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