Carbonimide

/ˌkɑɹbənˈɪmɑɪd/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound formed from carbon and nitrogen, often used in specialized organic chemistry and industrial applications.

Etymology

From carbon plus imide (a type of chemical compound containing nitrogen). A technical chemistry term.

Kelly Says

Carbonimides are used in everything from pharmaceuticals to plastics—they're synthetic compounds that nature doesn't really make, but chemists design them to have special properties.

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