guanidin

/ɡwɑːˈnɪdɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

An organic compound, a derivative of guanidine.

“The guanidin was used as a starting material to create a new pharmaceutical compound.”

2. chemistry

A type of guanidine base.

“The guanidin molecule was analyzed using spectroscopy techniques.”

Synonyms

  • guanidine
  • urea

Antonyms

  • acid
  • base