Definitions

1. verb

to treat (a substance) with formaldehyde and ammonia, or to form an allophanate.

“The chemist allophanated the compound to create a new compound with unique properties.”

2. noun

a compound formed by the reaction of formaldehyde and ammonia, having the chemical formula (H2NCOH)2O.

“The allophanate was used as a building block in the synthesis of a new polymer.”