oxamide

/ˈɒksəmaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound used in the manufacture of nylon and other polyamides

“The chemical process involved the conversion of oxamide into a useful polymer.”

2. chemistry

An organic compound containing an amide group

“The chemical structure of oxamide consists of a carbonyl group attached to an amine group.”

Synonyms

  • amide
  • polyamide

Antonyms

  • oxide
  • polymer