Amide
a metallic derivative of ammonia in which the −NH 2 group is retained, as potassium amide, KNH 2 .
an organic compound obtained by replacing the −OH group in acids by the −NH 2 group.
an organic compound formed from ammonia by replacing a hydrogen atom by an acyl group.
Historical Examples
amide Powder: ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate, charcoal.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia Various
It is highly probable that it may be in some form approximating to amide nitrogen.
Manures and the principles of manuring Charles Morton Aikman
noun
any organic compound containing the functional group -CONH2
(modifier) consisting of, containing, or concerned with the group -CONH2: amide group or radical
an inorganic compound having the general formula M(NH2)x, where M is a metal atom
amide am·ide (ām’īd’, -ĭd)
n.
An organic compound, such as acetamide, containing the acyl radical.
amide
(ām’īd’)
Any organic compound containing the group CONH2, derived from a fatty acid by replacing the hydroxyl group (OH) of the carboxyl group (COOH) with an amino group (NH2). Amides are volatile solids.
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