imide Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun any of a class of organic compounds that contain the divalent radical -CONHCO-

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Im"ide noun
Definitions
  1. (Chem.) A compound with, or derivative of, the imido group; specif., a compound of one or more acid radicals with the imido group, or with a monamine; hence, also, a derivative of ammonia, in which two atoms of hydrogen have been replaced by divalent basic or acid radicals; -- frequently used as a combining form; as, succinimide.

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