<chemistry> A white crystalline solid, from ammonia by replacement of an equivalent of hydrogen by acetyl. It is used as a solvent and acts as a mild irritant. ... (25 Jun 1999) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Ac`et·am'ide noun [ Acet yl + amide .] (Chemistry) A white crystalline solid, from ammonia by replacement of an equivalent of hydrogen by acetyl. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/18