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amide

The correct spelling is amide.

How to pronounce amide

/ˈeɪ.maɪd/
noun

IPA: /ˈeɪ.maɪd/

Say it like: Ami-de

The correct spelling is amide. Any derivative of an oxoacid in which the hydroxyl group has been replaced with an amino or substituted amino group; especially such derivatives of a carboxylic acid, the carbox…

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Any derivative of an oxoacid in which the hydroxyl group has been replaced with an amino or substituted amino group; especially such derivatives of a carboxylic acid, the carboxamides or acid amides
  2. 2.Any ionic derivative of ammonia in which a hydrogen atom has been replaced with a metal cation (R-NH- or R2N-)

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