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guanidine

Pronunciation: /ˈgwɑːnɪdiːn/
Definition of guanidine

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a strongly basic crystalline compound, used in organic synthesis.
    • An imide derived from urea; chemical formula: HNC(NH2)2

Origin:

mid 19th century: from guano + -ide + -ine4

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