formamide

English

Etymology

Blend of formic +‎ amide

Noun

formamide (plural formamides)

  1. (organic chemistry) The amide of formic acid HCO-NH2 or any N-substituted derivative; they are used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals

Derived terms

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