amido

adjective

ami·do ə-ˈmē-(ˌ)dō

ˈa-mə-ˌdō

: relating to or containing an organic amide group

—often used in combination

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary amide + -o-

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of amido was in 1857

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“Amido.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amido. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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amido

adjective

ami·do ə-ˈmēd-(ˌ)ō

ˈam-ə-ˌdō

: relating to or containing an organic amide group

—often used in combination

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