Definition of Acetamide

1. Noun. A colorless solid amide of acetic acid used as a solvent and in the synthesis of organic compounds.

Exact synonyms: Ethanamide
Generic synonyms: Amide

Definition of Acetamide

1. n. A white crystalline solid, from ammonia by replacement of an equivalent of hydrogen by acetyl.

Definition of Acetamide

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Acetamide

1. A white crystalline solid, from ammonia by replacement of an equivalent of hydrogen by acetyl. It is used as a solvent and acts as a mild irritant. (25 Jun 1999)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acetamide

acetabuloplasty
acetabulum
acetabulum
acetabulums
acetal
acetal
acetaldehyde
acetaldehyde
acetaldehydes
acetaldehyde dehydrogenase
acetaldehyde oxidase
acetaldol
acetals
acetamid
acetamide (current term)
acetamide (current term)
acetamides
acetamids
acetaminophen
acetaminophen
acetaminophens
acetaminophen deacetylase
acetaminosalol
acetanilid
acetanilid
acetanilide
acetanilide
acetanilides
acetanilide esterase
acetanilids

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