English word imidic comes from English -ic, English imide
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ic | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used to denote certain chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a higher oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ous. For example sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H₂SO₃).. Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”. |
| imide | English (eng) | (chemistry) a form of amide in which the nitrogen atom is attached to two carbonyl groups - R1CONHCOR2. |
| imidic | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to imides or to imidic acids. |