ketonimid

/kɛtəˈnɪmɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound containing both a ketone and an amide group.

“The compound was identified as a potential ketonimid in the organic chemistry lab.”

2. chemistry

A type of functional group in organic chemistry, characterized by the presence of both a ketone and an amide.

“The researchers studied the properties of ketonimids in their research on organic compounds.”

Synonyms

  • amide ketone
  • ketone amide

Antonyms

  • aldehyde
  • carboxylic acid