amide

noun

am·​ide ˈa-ˌmīd 

-məd

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

The team thinks this is the result of the chemical structure of the protein, in particular the way amide groups bond with water molecules. —The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2021

Surrounding this custom carbon plate is a thick layer of ultra-light, soft, and responsive PEBA (polyether block amide) foam. —Cory Smith, Outside Online, 18 Oct. 2022

After briefly trying different polymer components — amides rather than esters — Carothers turned to other research topics. —Virginia Postrel, Twin Cities, 1 Nov. 2019

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from New Latin ammonia

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

amide

noun

am·​ide ˈam-ˌīd  -əd 

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

amidic

ə-ˈmid-ik, a- 

adjective