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carbamide

/kɑːrbəmaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does carbamide mean?

noun

A white crystalline compound, NH2CONH2, used in the manufacture of plastics, adhesives, and other chemicals. It is also used as a fertilizer and in the treatment of water.

Example

"The factory used carbamide to produce a new type of plastic that was both durable and eco-friendly."

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