Definition

A chemical compound that is a form of urea, often used in fertilizers and as a nitrogen source in various applications.

Example

Carbamide is commonly used in agriculture to enhance soil fertility.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of carbamide?

I think I've seen it mentioned in chemistry classes.

Yeah, it's another name for urea, right?

Exactly! It's interesting how many names some compounds can have.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carbamide is formed from "carb-" (from Latin "carbo", meaning coal or carbon) and "amide" (from French "amide", meaning a compound derived from ammonia). The word refers to a compound that contains carbon and is related to ammonia.

Memory Tip

Think of 'carbon' ('carb-') and 'a compound derived from ammonia' ('amide') to remember that carbamide is a carbon-containing compound related to ammonia.

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