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amidic

IPA: /əˈmɪdɪk/

KK: /əˈmɪdɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having the qualities of a specific type of chemical compound known as an amide.

Example: The amidic nature of the compound affects its reactivity.

amidine

IPA: /əˈmɪdaɪn/

KK: /əˈmɪdaɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound that is made by changing certain parts of oxoacids, specifically replacing a hydroxyl group with an amino group and an oxo group with a nitrogen group.

Example: Amidines are important in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals.

amido

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.

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.

amidogen

IPA: /əˈmɪdəˌdʒɛn/

KK: /əˈmɪdəˌdʒɛn/

noun

Definition: A group of atoms that includes nitrogen and hydrogen, similar to ammonia but with one hydrogen atom removed. It is often found in various chemical compounds.

Example: The amidogen group is essential in the formation of various organic compounds.

amidol

IPA: /əˈmɪdəl/

KK: /əˈmɪdəl/

noun

Definition: A clear, colorless solid that is used in photography to develop images.

Example: Amidol is often used in black and white photography to develop film.

amine

IPA: /əˈmiːn/

KK: /əˈmiːn/

noun

Definition: A type of organic compound that contains nitrogen and is formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms in ammonia with hydrocarbon groups.

Example: Amine compounds are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for drug development.

aminic

IPA: /əˈmɪnɪk/

KK: /əˈmɪnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or having the qualities of a type of organic compound that contains nitrogen and is derived from ammonia.

Example: The aminic properties of the compound were essential for its reactivity.

amino

IPA: /əˈmiːnoʊ/

KK: /əˈmiːnoʊ/

adjective

Definition: Connected to a type of chemical compound that includes a specific group of atoms known as NH2, which is often found in organic substances.

Example: Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

aminoaciduria

IPA: /ˌæmɪnoʊˈædjuːˌɪə/

KK: /əˌmiːnoʊˌædʒʊˈrɪə/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where the body removes too many amino acids through urine, indicating a problem with how proteins are processed.

Example: The doctor diagnosed her with aminoaciduria after analyzing her urine samples.

aminopeptidase

IPA: /ˌæmɪnoʊˈpɛptɪdeɪz/

KK: /əˌmɪnoʊˈpɛptɪdeɪz/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps break down proteins by cutting the bonds at the end of a protein chain where an amino group is present.

Example: Aminopeptidase plays a crucial role in protein digestion by breaking down peptides into amino acids.

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