amide

noun

am·ide | \ ˈa-ˌmīd

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, -məd\

Definition of amide

1 : an inorganic compound derived from ammonia by replacement of an atom of hydrogen with another element (such as a metal)

2 : any of a class of organic compounds derived from ammonia or an amine by replacement of hydrogen with an acyl group — compare amine, imide

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The first known use of amide was in 1836

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amide

noun

am·ide | \ ˈam-ˌīd

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Medical Definition of amide

: an organic compound derived from ammonia or an amine by replacement of an atom of hydrogen with an acyl group — compare imide

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