Definition

Relating to a type of acid known as carbamic acid and its related compounds.

Example

The chemist studied the properties of carbamic compounds in her research.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of carbamic compounds in chemistry?

Yeah, I think they're related to some types of acids, right?

Exactly! I find the whole carbamic acid topic really fascinating.

Me too! It’s interesting how they can affect various chemical reactions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carbamic is formed from "carb-" (from Latin "carbo", meaning coal or carbon) and "-amic" (from Latin "amicus", meaning friend). The term refers to a compound related to carbon that has friendly or favorable properties in chemical reactions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'carbon' ('carb-') being a 'friend' ('-amic') in chemical processes, which helps you remember that 'carbamic' relates to carbon compounds.

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