Definition
diamide
noun
- A chemical compound containing two amide groups (–CONH₂ or –CONR₂) bonded to the same or different carbon atoms or molecular frameworks.
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- Oxalamide is a simple diamide formed from oxalic acid.
- The researchers synthesized a new diamide polymer with improved thermal stability.
- Diamides are commonly used as building blocks in organic synthesis.
- The diamide compound showed promising results in the pharmaceutical screening.
- Terephthalamide is a diamide derived from terephthalic acid.