Definition of "amide" [am•ide]

• An organic compound, such as acetamide, containing the CONH2 radical. (noun)
• A compound with a metal replacing hydrogen in ammonia, such as sodium amide, NaNH2. (noun)

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• "Lactacystin is a cyclic amide, which is also known as a lactam."
• "The charges that Jonathan Sloan, 29, faces in Jefferson County District Court include unlawful manufacturing and distribution of controlled substances, such as mescaline and lysergic acid amide, which is related to LSD."
• "The eluate is treated with tartaric acid to form the acid tartrate of d-lysergic acid N,N-diethyl amide which is isolated."