ketonimide

/kɛtənɪmaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound that contains a ketone group linked to an amide group

“The chemist studied the properties of ketonimides in the laboratory.”

2. noun

A type of compound used in some pharmaceuticals

“The new medication contained a ketonimide that helped to slow the progression of the disease.”

Synonyms

  • amidoketone
  • ketoneamide

Antonyms

  • acid
  • aldehyde