amide
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/ˈæm.aɪd/
ammonia derivative
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amide' originates from French, specifically the word 'amide', where 'am-' referred to 'ammonia' and '-ide' indicated a derivative.
Historical Evolution
'amide' changed from the French word 'amide' and eventually became the modern English word 'amide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a derivative of ammonia', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a compound derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by acyl groups.
The chemist synthesized an amide from the reaction of an acid chloride with ammonia.
Synonyms
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