propanamide

/proʊˈpænəˌmaɪd/
noun
  1. A chemical compound used in making plastics, medicines, and other products.
    • Propanamide is an important ingredient in the production of certain synthetic fibers.
    • Some pharmaceuticals contain propanamide as a building block for their active ingredients.
    • The lab technician carefully measured propanamide for the experiment.