ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Biuret

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Biuret is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A compound with the chemical formula C₂H₅N₃O₂, found as an impurity in urea-based fertilizers.

Meaning

(organic chemistry) A compound with the chemical formula C₂H₅N₃O₂, found as an impurity in urea-based fertilizers.

More Meanings

  1. (organic chemistry) 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.

Word Forms

Synonyms for biuret

Depending on context, synonyms include carbamylurea.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bisurea, carbamylurea, urea, ureide, carbamide, alkylurea.

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