biuret

English

Etymology

bi- +‎ urea +‎ -et

Noun

biuret (plural biurets)

1. (organic chemistry) The compound formed by condensation of two molecules of urea with the loss of a molecule of ammonia, (NH₂-CO)₂NH or any of its derivatives.
2. Chemical compound with the chemical formula C₂H₅N₃O₂ that is also known as carbamylurea and is an impurity in urea-based fertilizers.

Derived terms

• biuret test

Anagrams

• Beirut