nitrosourea

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English

Etymology

From nitroso +‎ urea.

Noun

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nitrosourea (plural nitrosoureas)

  1. (organic chemistry) The nitroso derivative of urea NH2-CONH-N=O, or any of its derivatives, many of which are pharmaceuticals