1. Plural of imide; organic compounds containing a nitrogen atom bonded to two carbonyl groups, commonly used in chemistry and materials science.
Usage: technical; chemistry

Examples

• Imides are important building blocks in the synthesis of polymers and pharmaceuticals.
• The researchers studied the properties of various imides to improve material performance.
• Succinimide is one of the most common imides used in organic chemistry.
• Imides can be formed through the reaction of anhydrides with amines.
• The thermal stability of imides makes them valuable for high-temperature applications.