amido

/ˈæmɪdoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of chemical compound, particularly a type of amide.

“The researcher studied the amido properties of the newly synthesized molecule.”

2. suffix

A suffix used in chemistry to denote an amide compound.

“The amido group is a common functional group in organic chemistry.”

Synonyms

  • amide
  • carbamoyl

Antonyms

  • amidease
  • ester