amic, a. Chem.
(ˈæmɪk)
[f. ammonia) or amide) + -ic.]
Of or pertaining to ammonia, of the nature of an amide or amine; esp. in amic acid, a compound of the nature of an amide, an acid amide; e.g. lactamic, carbamic, phosphamic acid; amic ether, the ether of an amic acid; amic base, a compound of the nature of an amine, e.g. anisamine.
| 1863 Watts Dict. Chem. I. 168 Amic acids are distinct monobasic acids. 1877 ― Fownes' Chem. II. 381 Amic or Amidic acids..They are also designated as a group by the name ‘Alanines.’ |