amide

[ am-ahyd, -id ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a metallic derivative of ammonia in which the −NH 2 group is retained, as potassium amide, KNH 2 .
2. an organic compound obtained by replacing the −OH group in acids by the −NH 2 group.
3. an organic compound formed from ammonia by replacing a hydrogen atom by an acyl group.

amide

/ ˈæmaɪd; əˈmɪdɪk /

noun

1. any organic compound containing the functional group -CONH 2
2. modifier consisting of, containing, or concerned with the group -CONH 2

   amide group or radical

3. an inorganic compound having the general formula M(NH 2 ) x , where M is a metal atom

amide

/ ăm′īd′ /

1. Any organic compound containing the group CONH 2 , derived from a fatty acid by replacing the hydroxyl group (OH) of the carboxyl group (COOH) with an amino group (NH 2 ). Amides are volatile solids.

Derived Forms

• amidic, adjective

Other Words From

• a·mid·ic [uh, -, mid, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of amide¹

First recorded in 1840–50; am(monia) + -ide ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of amide¹

C19: from am ( monia ) + -ide