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Noun: ureide  'yûr-ee,Id
  1. Any compound of general formula R-CO-NH-CO-NH₂ or R-CO-NH-CO-NH-CO-R', formally derived by the acylation of urea
    "Ureides play important roles in nitrogen metabolism in plants"

Derived forms: ureides

Type of: amide

Encyclopedia: Ureide