dimethylurea

noun

dimethylurea

noun

Etymology From dimethyl + urea.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any derivative of urea in which two hydrogen atoms have been replaced by methyl groups, but especially 1,3-dimethylurea that acts as a radical scavenger, and is used in the manufacture of caffeine and other compounds

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