noun🔗ShareAny 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"The lab technician synthesized an amide by reacting a carboxylic acid with ammonia. "chemistrysubstancecompoundbiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny ionic derivative of ammonia in which a hydrogen atom has been replaced with a metal cation (R-NH- or R2N-)"The chemistry student learned that an amide is formed when a metal replaces a hydrogen in ammonia. "chemistrycompoundsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
