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diamide

diamide

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A chemical that has two amide groups
  • noun
  • /ˈdaɪəˌmaɪd/
  • Specialized
: diamina
  • The chemist analyzed the diamide to determine its potential uses in pharmaceuticals.

Examples

  • A diamide can be identified by the presence of two amide groups in its molecular structure.

  • Cyantraniliprole is a diamide insecticide used to control pests on crops.

  • Researchers discovered that the new diamide compound was highly effective in their experiments.

  • The diamide compound was synthesized in the laboratory.

  • Many diamides are used in pharmaceutical applications.

  • The scientist discovered a new diamide compound during the research on drug synthesis.

  • In the laboratory, they focused on the properties of a particular diamide, observing its reactions with various substances.

Surface Forms

diamide singular
diamides plural

Morphology

diamide = amide (transparent) = di + amide

The prefix 'di-' clearly indicates two, and 'amide' is a known chemical term.

Etymology

The word diamide is made of the prefix di- meaning 'two' (as in dioxide) and amide, the name for a common chemical group. So a diamide is a chemical compound that has two amide groups, which is why it has this name.