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biguanide

Pronunciation: /bʌɪˈgwɑːnʌɪd/

Definition of biguanide

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a crystalline compound with basic properties, made by condensation of two guanidine molecules.
    • Chemical formula: NH(C(NH)(NH2))2

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