dimethylurea

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noun
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  • (organic compound) Any derivative of urea in which two hydrogen atoms have been replaced by methyl groups, but especially 1,3-dimethylurea that acts as a radical scavenger, and is used in the manufacture of caffeine and other compounds

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Compound from English dimethyl + English urea.

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urea

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