amide Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈæ.maɪd/
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Amide as a Noun
1
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
Any ionic derivative of ammonia in which a hydrogen atom has been replaced with a metal cation (R-NH or R2N)
Word Forms & Grammar
amide (plural amides)
Words That Rhyme With Amide
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Origin of Amide
From ammonia + -ide.
Amide in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈæ.maɪd/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | Any derivative of an oxoacid in which the hydroxyl group has been replaced with an amino or substituted… |
| Plural | amides |
How to Pronounce Amide
You say amide as /ˈæ.maɪd/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (æ).