imide

[ im-ahyd, im-id ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a compound derived from ammonia by replacement of two hydrogen atoms by acidic groups, characterized by the =NH group.

imide

/ ˈɪmaɪd; ɪˈmɪdɪk /

noun

1. any of a class of organic compounds whose molecules contain the divalent group -CONHCO-

imide

/ ĭm′īd′ /

1. A compound derived from ammonia and containing the bivalent NH group combined with a bivalent acid group or two monovalent acid groups. Peptides and proteins are chains of imides formed when two amino acids are joined by a peptide bond.

Derived Forms

• imidic, adjective

Other Words From

• i·mid·ic [ih-, mid, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of imide¹

First recorded in 1840–50; alteration of amide

Word History and Origins

Origin of imide¹

C19: alteration of amide

Example Sentences

These azo-imide compounds are said to burn rather more safely than coal.

From Project Gutenberg

The glyoxalines are basic in character, and the imide hydrogen is replaceable by metals and alkyl groups.

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