Vocabulary Entry

carbamide

|noun

noun

A chemical compound that contains urea and is used in various applications, including as a fertilizer and in the manufacture of plastics.

Example Sentences

"Carbamide is often used as a nitrogen source in fertilizers."

"The dentist recommended a gel that contains carbamide peroxide for teeth whitening."

"In the lab, we synthesized carbamide from ammonia and carbon dioxide."