biuret

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The compound formed by condensation of two molecules of urea with the loss of a molecule of ammonia, (NH₂-CO)₂NH or any of its derivatives.
  2. A compound with the chemical formula C₂H₅N₃O₂, found as an impurity in urea-based fertilizers.

Word forms

biuret biurets

Etymology

From bi- + urea + -et.

Synonyms

Derived words

abiuret biuret test
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