amide

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæmaɪd/

Definition

A chemical compound derived from ammonia or an amine by replacing a hydrogen atom with an acyl group.

Examples

• Many common plastics and synthetic fibers are constructed from long chains of linked amide groups.

• The protein structure is held together primarily by the peptide bond, which is a specific type of amide linkage.

• The chemist carefully purified the solid amide before analyzing its molecular weight.

Synonyms of amide

Words with a similar meaning to amide:

• compound
• derivative
• organic compound
• nitrogenous compound

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