ethanamide

/ɪˈθænəˌmaɪd/
noun
  1. A white crystalline solid used in making medicines and other chemicals. Also called acetamide.
    • Students handled ethanamide in the lab, noting its melting point was around 82°C.
    • The pharmaceutical company used ethanamide to synthesize a new drug.
    • Ethanamide is often used as a solvent in chemical reactions.
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