ureide

noun

ure·ide ˈyu̇r-ē-ˌīd

: a cyclic or acyclic acyl derivative of urea

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1857, in the meaning defined above

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“Ureide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ureide. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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ureide

noun

ure·ide ˈyu̇r-ē-ˌīd

: an acyl derivative of urea

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