iminourea

/ɪmɪnuːˈɛərə/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound used in organic chemistry as an intermediate in the synthesis of other compounds.

“The chemist worked with iminourea to develop a new medication.”

2. noun

A type of compound found in the study of biochemistry, particularly in the context of nitrogenous compounds.

“Researchers discovered the presence of iminourea in the cellular structure of the organism.”

Synonyms

  • iminodiacetamide
  • iminodiacetic acid

Antonyms

  • iminodic acid