Definition

A white crystalline substance used in photography and organic chemistry, similar to urea.

Example

Thiourea is often used in the development of photographs.

Conversation

Have you heard about thiourea and its uses in photography?

Yeah, I read that it helps develop photos really well.

I found it interesting that it's also used in organic syntheses.

Absolutely, it’s amazing how these compounds can have so many applications!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thiourea is formed from "thio-" (from Greek "thio", meaning sulfur) and "urea" (from Latin "urea", meaning urine or a compound derived from urine). The word refers to a compound that contains sulfur and is related to urea, which is a product of protein metabolism.

Memory Tip

Think of 'thio-' meaning sulfur and 'urea' relating to urine — thiourea is a compound that combines sulfur with a substance found in urine.

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