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Webster 1913 Edition

-ide

-ide

.
(Chem.)
A suffix used to denote:
(a)
The nonmetallic, or negative, element or radical in a binary compound;
as, ox
ide
, sulph
ide
, chlor
ide
.
(b)
A compound which is an anhydride;
as, glycol
ide
, phthal
ide
.
(c)
Any one of a series of derivatives;
as, indogen
ide
, glucos
ide
, etc.

Definition 2024

-ide

-ide

See also: ide, Ide, IDE, idé, idę, ide-, and -idė

English

Suffix

-ide

  1. any of a group of related compounds - azide, polysaccharide, glycoside
  2. a binary compound of a nonmetal - bromide, arsenide
  3. any of a group of several elements - lanthanide

Italian

Suffix

-ide

  1. (chemistry) -ide
  2. (sciences) -ide (forms or families of organisms etc)

Derived terms

  • See Category:Italian words suffixed with -ide

Northern Sami

Suffix

-ide

  1. Form of the suffix -idda used with even-syllable stems.

Usage notes

This suffix triggers the weak grade on a preceding stressed syllable.

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