carbamic acid


car·bam·ic acid

noun \(ˌ)kär-ˈba-mik-\

Definition of CARBAMIC ACID

: an acid CH3NO2 known in the form of salts and esters that is a half amide of carbonic acid

Origin of CARBAMIC ACID

International Scientific Vocabulary carbamide + 1-ic
First Known Use: 1869

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