imide

im·ide

 (ĭm′īd′)

n.

1. An acidic organic compound containing two carbonyl groups bonded to ammonia or to a primary amine.

2. A strongly basic anion, NH^2-, or a salt containing it.

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[Alteration of amide.]

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i·mid′ic (ə-mĭd′ĭk, ĭ-mĭd′-), im′i·do (ĭm′ĭ-dō′) adj.

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imide

(ˈɪmaɪd)

n

(Elements & Compounds) any of a class of organic compounds whose molecules contain the divalent group -CONHCO-

[C19: alteration of amide]

imidic adj

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im•ide

(ˈɪm aɪd, ˈɪm ɪd)

n.

a compound derived from ammonia by replacement of two hydrogen atoms by acidic groups.

[1840–50; < French (1835), appar. alter. of amide amide]

i•mid•ic (ɪˈmɪd ɪk) adj.

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Noun

1.

imide - any of a class of organic compounds that contain the divalent radical -CONHCO- organic compound - any compound of carbon and another element or a radical

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