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-IDE

In chemistry the suffix -ide is used to denote: (a) The non-metallic, or negative, element or radical in a binary compound; such as, oxide, sulphide or chloride. (b) A compound which is an anhydride; such as, glycolide or phthalide. (c) Any one of a series of derivatives; such as, indogenide, glucoside, etc.
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