amide Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun any organic compound containing the group -CONH2

WordNet


Am"ide noun
Etymology
Ammonia + -ide.
Definitions
  1. (Chem.) A compound formed by the union of amidogen with an acid element or radical. It may also be regarded as ammonia in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by an acid atom or radical.

Webster 1913