amidic
|a-mid-ic|
C1
/əˈmɪdɪk/
amide-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amidic' originates from 'amide', specifically the word 'amide', where 'amido-' meant 'containing an amide group'.
Historical Evolution
'amide' changed from the French word 'amide' and eventually became the modern English word 'amide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'containing an amide group', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of an amide.
The amidic bond is crucial in the structure of proteins.
Synonyms
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