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amide-formed

|am-ide-formed|

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/ˈæmaɪd fɔːrmd/

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/ˈæmɪd fɔːmd/

created by amide bond formation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'amide-formed' is a compound word from 'amide' and 'formed.' 'Amide' originates from 'ammonia' and the suffix '-ide,' while 'formed' is the past participle of 'form.'

Historical Evolution

'amide' was coined in the early 19th century from 'ammonia' and '-ide.' 'Formed' comes from Middle English 'formen,' from Old French 'former,' from Latin 'formare.' The compound 'amide-formed' is a modern scientific term.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'amide-formed' specifically referred to something created by the formation of an amide bond, and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific contexts.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

formed by or relating to the process of creating an amide (a compound derived from ammonia by replacement of a hydrogen atom by an acyl group).

The amide-formed bond is crucial in protein structure.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/08/02 22:00