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amido

|a-mi-do|

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/əˈmiːdoʊ/

🇬🇧

/əˈmiːdəʊ/

amide-related

Etymology
Etymology Information

'amido' originates from the word 'amide,' which is derived from the French word 'amide,' itself from the Latin 'amidus,' meaning 'bitter.'

Historical Evolution

'amide' transformed from the French word 'amide' and eventually became the modern English word 'amido' through scientific terminology.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'bitter,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to an amide group.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to or containing an amide group.

The amido compound was synthesized in the lab.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/07/14 12:36