formamide

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noun

The amide of formic acid HCO-NH₂ or any N-substituted derivative; they are used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals

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Meanings

nounformamide (plural formamides)

plural formamides

  1. chemistryThe amide of formic acid HCO-NH₂ or any N-substituted derivative; they are used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals

Origin

Blend of formic + amide.

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APA

formamide. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/formamide

MLA

“formamide.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/formamide. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “formamide,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/formamide.

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