hydantoin


hy·dan·to·in

noun \hī-ˈdan-tə-wən\

Definition of HYDANTOIN

1
: a crystalline weakly acidic imidazole derivative C3H4N2O2 with a sweetish taste that is found in beet juice and used in organic synthesis
2
: a derivative of hydantoin (as phenytoin)

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