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urea

/jʊˈriə/
/jʊəˈria/
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Definitions of urea
  1. noun
    the chief solid component of mammalian urine; synthesized from ammonia and carbon dioxide and used as fertilizer and in animal feed and in plastics
    synonyms: carbamide
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    type of:
    organic compound
    any compound of carbon and another element or a radical
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