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imid

imid

9.9
A lab chemical used to help reactions, often as a base
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers often choose imids for their stability.
  • imid binding
  • imid binding region

Examples

  • The researcher prepared the imid as a reagent for the experiment on enzyme activity.

  • Using an imid in her synthesis, she was able to enhance the reaction rate significantly.

  • The laboratory synthesized a new imid to test its effectiveness as a catalyst.

  • Researchers often use imid derivatives in organic chemistry experiments.

  • The presence of imid in the solution changed the reaction rate significantly.

  • The imid was used in the synthesis of new compounds.

  • In the study, an imid was used to demonstrate its effectiveness as a catalyst in chemical reactions.

Surface Forms

imid singular
imids plural

Etymology

Imid comes from the chemical name imidazole, which describes a small 'ring' of atoms with nitrogen—imagine a tiny circle that changes how molecules behave. So an imid related to imidazole is a chemical used as a base or reagent in lab reactions.