Amide (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun Chemistry.
  1. a metallic derivative of ammonia in which the −NH2 group is retained, as potassium amide, KNH2.
  2. an organic compound obtained by replacing the −OH group in acids by the −NH2 group.
  3. an organic compound formed from ammonia by replacing a hydrogen atom by an acyl group.
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  1. any organic compound containing the functional group -CONH 2
  2. consisting of, containing, or concerned with the group -CONH 2
  3. an inorganic compound having the general formula M(NH 2) x, where M is a metal atom
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