# retroamide

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An isomer of an existing amide in which the main substituent is attached to the NH group instead of the CO group of the -CO-NH- group

## Etymology
From retro- + amide.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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