amido
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈmiːdoʊ/
KK: /əˈmɪdoʊ/
adjective
Definition
Connected to or having a specific type of organic group in its structure.
Example
The chemist studied the properties of amido compounds in her research.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new chemistry project we have?
Yeah, I heard it's about amido compounds and their properties.
Exactly! I’m a bit confused about what they even are.
Don’t worry, I think we can figure out the amido stuff together.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
organic
carbonaceous
nitrogenous
Antonyms
inorganic
synthetic
artificial
noun
Definition
A chemical group that consists of a nitrogen atom bonded to two hydrogen atoms, often found in organic compounds.
Example
The amido group is essential in the formation of various organic compounds.
Conversation
Have you ever heard of the term amido?
No, I haven't come across that before. What is it?
It's a chemical group that has a nitrogen atom attached to a carboxyl group, called amido.
Root Explanation
Amido is derived from the Latin word 'amidus' (meaning containing ammonia) and the suffix '-o' which is often used in chemical nomenclature to denote a specific functional group. The term 'amido' refers to a compound containing an amine group, specifically in the context of organic chemistry.
Memory Tip
Think of 'amidus' which relates to ammonia, and remember that 'amido' refers to compounds that contain this ammonia-related group.
Visually Confused Words
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