Definitions for amide

• Definition
• Anagrams (79)

amide am·ide

Spelling: [am-ahyd, -id]

IPA: /ˈæm aɪd, -ɪd/

Amide is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 79 anagrams from letters in amide (adeim).

Definitions for amide

noun

1. a metallic derivative of ammonia in which the −NH 2 group is retained, as potassium amide, KNH 2 .
2. an organic compound obtained by replacing the −OH group in acids by the −NH 2 group.
3. an organic compound formed from ammonia by replacing a hydrogen atom by an acyl group.

Origin of amide

First recorded in 1840-50; am(monia) + -ide

Examples for amide

It is highly probable that it may be in some form approximating to amide nitrogen.

amide Powder: ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate, charcoal.