Imide

//ˈɪmaɪd// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    a form of amide in which the nitrogen atom is attached to two carbonyl groups - R₁CONHCOR₂
  2. 2
    any of a class of organic compounds that contain the divalent radical -CONHCO- wordnet
  3. 3
    the anion NH²⁻

Etymology

Alteration of amide.

Related phrases

amine imidehydrazide imidenitrile imidephosphine imidepolyamide-imide

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