Formamide
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Formamide is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The amide of formic acid HCO-NH₂ or any N-substituted derivative; they are used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The amide of formic acid HCO-NH₂ or any N-substituted derivative; they are used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
Word Forms
- formamides
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dimethyl, dimethylformamide, formamido, methanamide, formimide, formamidine.
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