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formamide
1. A compound containing the radical HCONH. 2. HCONH2 A clear, colorless hygroscopic liquid, boiling at 200–212_C; soluble in water and alcohol; used as a solvent, softener, and chemical intermediate. Also known as formylamine; methanamide.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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