carbamide

noun

: urea

Examples of carbamide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The kit features a tray that’s filled with the brand’s custom whitening treatment, with a main ingredient of 35% carbamide peroxide. Korin Miller, wsj.com, 20 Sep. 2023 Things to Consider Before Buying Teeth Whitening Strips Ingredients To find the most effective teeth whitening strips, Ang says to consider the formula and look for ingredients such as hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2023 This dental-grade gel’s active contains 35% carbamide peroxide. 6. Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2023 The treatment formula also features carbamide peroxide as its active ingredient, which is known for being more gentle on the teeth and gums compared to other whitening methods. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 29 June 2023 Strips are coated with either carbamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide, both of which loosen and remove superficial staining -- without damaging teeth's enamel. Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, 26 Sep. 2020 Whitening gels are normally made with either hydrogen or carbamide peroxide. Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 22 June 2023 These days over-the-counter whitening gels that contain hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide are paired with LED lights to deliver impressive results, brightening your smile in the comfort of your own home. Deanna Pai, Glamour, 13 June 2023 Ingredients The best whitening strips will be made with carbamide peroxide and hydrogen peroxide, says Fatima Khan, dentist and co-founder at Riven Oral Care. Neha Tandon, womenshealthmag.com, 2 June 2023

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Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary carb- + amide

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of carbamide was in 1865

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“Carbamide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbamide. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

carbamide

noun
: urea

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