English word amidation comes from English amide, English -ation
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| amide | English (eng) | (inorganic chemistry) Any ionic derivative of ammonia in which a hydrogen atom has been replaced with a metal cation.. (organic chemistry) Any derivative of an oxoacid in which the hydroxyl group has been replaced with an amino or substituted amino group; especially such derivatives of a carboxylic acid, the carboxamides. |
| -ation | English (eng) | A state or quality. An action or process. The result of an action or process. |
| amidation | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Reaction with, or formation of an amide. |