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u·re·a
 urea
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- pronunciation:
- y
ri
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
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a soluble nitrogen compound found in the urine of mammals, and synthesized from carbon dioxide and ammonia for use in fertilizers, animal feeds, and other products.
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| derivations: |
ureal (adj.), ureic (adj.) |
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