Definition of BIURET

biuret

Plural: biurets

Noun

  • 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.
  • A compound with the chemical formula C₂H₅N₃O₂, found as an impurity in urea-based fertilizers.

Origin / Etymology

From bi- + urea + -et.

Synonyms

carbamylurea

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