IMIDE

imide

(noun) any of a class of organic compounds that contain the divalent radical -CONHCO-

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Noun

imide (plural imides)

(organic chemistry) a form of amide in which the nitrogen atom is attached to two carbonyl groups - R1CONHCOR2

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Im"ide, n. (Chem.)

Definition: A compound with, or derivative of, the imido group; specif., a compound of one or more acid radicals with the imido group, or with a monamine; hence, also, a derivative of ammonia, in which two atoms of hydrogen have been replaced by divalent basic or acid radicals; -- frequently used as a combining form; as, succinimide.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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