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Definition of propionamide in English:

propionamide

Pronunciation /ˌprəʊpɪˈɒnəmʌɪd/

noun

Chemistry

  • The colourless, crystalline amide of propionic acid.

    CH₃CH₂CONH₂.

Origin

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