amide

noun

am·ide | \ ˈa-ˌmīd

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

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“Amide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amide. Accessed 16 Jan. 2022.

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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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