acetamide

/əˌsɛdəˈmaɪd/
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Definitions of acetamide
  1. noun
    a colorless solid amide of acetic acid used as a solvent and in the synthesis of organic compounds
    synonyms: ethanamide
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    type of:
    amide
    any organic compound containing the group -CONH2
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