amide

English

/ˈæ.maɪd/, /ˈæ.maɪd/

noun
Definitions
  • (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
  • (inorganic chemistry) Any ionic derivative of ammonia in which a hydrogen atom has been replaced with a metal cation (R-NH)

Etymology

Suffix from English ammonia.

Origin

English

ammonia

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