amide
amide
An amide is a derivative of an oxoacid R<small><sub><em>k</em></sub></small>E(=O)<small><sub><em>l</em></sub></small>(OH)<small><sub><em>m</em></sub></small> (<em>l</em> ≠ 0) in which an acidic hydroxy group has been replaced by an amino or substituted amino group.