pseudourea

noun

pseu·​do·​urea

¦sü(ˌ)dō+

: the tautomeric enol form HN=C(OH)NH₂ of urea known in the form of its esters

called also isourea

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from pseud- + urea

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