diamide

American

[dahy-uh-mahyd, dahy-am-id] / ˈdaɪ əˌmaɪd, daɪˈæm ɪd /

noun

Chemistry.

a compound containing two amide groups.

Etymology

Origin of diamide

First recorded in 1865–70; di- ¹ + amide

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diamide

The simplest aliphatic compounds, such as diazo-methane, diazo-ethane, and azo-formic acid, are yellow; the diamide of the latter acid is orange-red.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various

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