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Definition of propionamide in English:

propionamide

noun

Chemistry

  • The colourless, crystalline amide of propionic acid.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William A. Miller (1817–1870), chemist.

Pronunciation

propionamide

/ˌprəʊpɪˈɒnəmʌɪd/