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amidation

American  
[am-ahy-day-shuhn] / ˌæm aɪˈdeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. Chemistry. conversion into or reaction with an amide.

Other Word Forms

  • deamidation noun
  • transamidation noun

Example Sentences

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"PAM is a truly fascinating enzyme because it's the only enzyme we have that's capable of a chemical process called amidation, which increases the half-life or the potency of biologically active peptides," Gloyn said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Amides can be produced when carboxylic acids react with amines or ammonia in a process called amidation.

From Textbooks • Feb. 14, 2019

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