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ureide

ureide

9.9
A chemical made from urea when some hydrogen atoms are changed to acid parts
  • noun
  • /ˈjʊəraɪd/
  • Specialized
: ureido
  • The synthesis of a ureide can be achieved by acylating urea with various acids.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the role of ureides in the transport and storage of nitrogen in legumes.

  • The chemist synthesized a new ureide for the experiment.

  • Certain plants accumulate ureide compounds as part of their nitrogen metabolism.

  • Many ureides are used in agricultural applications.

  • Certain plants accumulate ureide compounds as part of their nitrogen metabolism.

  • Researchers studied the role of ureide in the nutritional needs of various crops.

  • The synthesis of a ureide can be achieved through specific reactions involving urea.

Surface Forms

ureide singular
ureides plural

Morphology

ureide = urea (transparent) = urea + ide

The term is a regular chemical formation from 'urea' with the productive technical suffix '-ide', so it denotes a derivative of urea in a straightforward way.

Etymology

Ureide comes from the word urea, the common nitrogen compound in urine, plus the chemical ending -ide; a helpful way to remember it is that it names chemicals 'made from urea'.