urea
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/jʊˈɹiːə/
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Definitions
noun
- A water-soluble organic compound, CO(NH2)2, formed by the metabolism of proteins and excreted in the urine.
- Any N-substituted derivative of urea, with the general formula (R1R2N)CO(NR3R4).
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Synonyms
carbamideformaldehydeammoniaprilledthioureidureideurethanbiuretureyleneurethanediureidealkylureaoligoureamethylol ureabisurea