thiourea

/ˈθaɪˌʊərə/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound of ammonia and sulfur dioxide, used in organic synthesis and as a reducing agent.

“The chemist used thiourea to synthesize the new compound in the lab.”

Synonyms

  • ammonium sulfide
  • thiouracil

Antonyms

  • aldehyde
  • oxidizing agent