| imide | <chemistry> 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with the imido group, or with a monamine; hence, also, a derivative of ammonia, in which two atoms of hydrogen have been replaced by divalent basic or acid radicals; frequently used as a combining form; as, succinimide. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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