ureotelic

/juːriːoʊˈtɛlɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or related to ammonia (especially as a metabolic byproduct)

“The bacteria’s ureotelic metabolism made the water unsuitable for aquatic life.”

Synonyms

  • ammonia-producing
  • ammonotelic

Antonyms

  • ammonia-free
  • anammonotelic