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Succinimide

Sucˊcin-im′ide

,
Noun.
(Chem.)
A white crystalline nitrogenous substance,
C2H4.(CO)2.NH
, obtained by treating succinic anhydride with ammonia gas. It is a typical imido acid, and forms a series of salts. See
Imido acid
, under
Imido
.

Definition 2024


succinimide

succinimide

English

Noun

succinimide (plural succinimides)

  1. (organic chemistry) The cyclic imide of succinic acid
  2. (medicine) Any of a group of anticonvulsant drugs used to treat epilepsy

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