English word amidol comes from English amide, English -ol
| 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. |
| -ol | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) An alcohol or phenol. Indicating an oily substance. |
| amidol | English (eng) | The hydrochloride of the amino-phenol 2,4-diaminophenol, used as a photographic developer. |