hydrazide

/ (ˈhaɪdrəˌzaɪd) /


noun
  1. any of a class of chemical compounds that result when hydrogen in hydrazine or any of its derivatives is replaced by an acid radical

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Scientific definitions for hydrazide

hydrazide

[ drə-zīd′ ]


  1. A compound formed by combining hydrazine with an acyl compound. Hydrazides are important in the manufacture of certain medicines.

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