amide

From ammonia +‎ -ide

• UK: IPA^(key): /ˈæ.maɪd/ or IPA^(key): /ˈeɪ.maɪd/
• US: IPA^(key): /ˈæ.maɪd/ or IPA^(key): /ˈæ.mɪd/

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amide (plural amides)

1. (organic chemistry) Any derivative of an oxoacid in which the hydroxyl group has been replaced with an amino or substituted amino group; especially such derivatives of a carboxylic acid, the carboxamides or acid amides
2. (inorganic chemistry) Any ionic derivative of ammonia in which a hydrogen atom has been replaced with a metal cation (R-NH^- or R₂N^-)

• imide

• Maedi, Media, aimed, maide, media

amide m (plural amides)

1. (organic chemistry) amide