Skip to content
vocaboo
Beta

amides

Pronunciation: [əˈmaɪdz]

Word

Context: "chemistry"

(noun) Amides are special kinds of chemical compounds that contain a specific group made of nitrogen. They are often found in proteins and are important in many substances that we use every day, like in some medications.

Example

Amides are used in many drugs to help treat illnesses.

Example

Not all chemical compounds are amides; many are different types like acids or bases.

Example

What role do amides play in our body's proteins?

0s
0s