Acetamide

//əˈsɛtəmaɪd// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The amide of acetic acid, CH₃CONH₂.
  2. 2
    a colorless solid amide of acetic acid used as a solvent and in the synthesis of organic compounds wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
ethanamide

Etymology

Blend of acetyl + amide.

Related phrases

acetic acid

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