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urea

noun

A water-soluble organic compound, CO(NH2)2, formed by the metabolism of proteins and excreted in the urine.

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Word length
4
Starts with
U
Ends with
A
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
4
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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/jʊˈɹiːə/

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noun

  1. A water-soluble organic compound, CO(NH2)2, formed by the metabolism of proteins and excreted in the urine.

  2. Any N-substituted derivative of urea, with the general formula (R1R2N)CO(NR3R4).

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Synonyms

carbamide

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