meaning of imide
1. A compound with, or derivative of, the imido group; specif. , a compound of one or more acid radicals with the imido group, or with a monamine; hence, also, a derivative of ammonia, in which two atoms of hydrogen have been replaced by divalent basic or acid radicals; -- frequently used as a combining form; as, succinimide.
2. any of a class of organic compounds that contain the divalent radical -CONHCO-
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