Amides

/ˈæmaɪdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of amide; multiple chemical compounds containing the amide functional group.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'amide,' adding '-s' to the singular form.

Kelly Says

The family of amides is incredibly diverse—they range from simple formamide (the smallest) to complex amides in pharmaceutical drugs, showing how one functional group can be modified countless ways.

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