'Benzamide' definitions:

Definition of 'Benzamide'

From: GCIDE

Benzamide \Ben*zam"ide\, n. [Benzoin + amide.] (Chem.) A transparent crystalline substance, C6H5.CO.NH2, obtained by the action of ammonia upon chloride of benzoyl, as also by several other reactions with benzoyl compounds. [1913 Webster]