Definitions

1. noun

A colourless, crystalline organic compound used as an intermediate in the manufacture of various dyes and other chemicals.

“The factory produced acetamide for use in textile production.”

2. chemistry

A colourless, crystalline organic compound with the chemical formula CH3CONH2, used as an intermediate in the manufacture of various dyes and other chemicals.

“Acetamide is a precursor in the synthesis of various dye molecules.”