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imide

/ˈaɪmaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does imide mean?

noun

A compound organic compound containing the imide group, -CONH-, which is a carbonyl group linked to an amine group. Imides are often used as intermediates in the synthesis of other compounds.

Example

"The chemist synthesized a new imide compound with a unique set of properties."

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