nitrourea en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Egyptian nṯrjder. Semiticbor. Ancient Greek νῐ́τρον (nĭ́tron) English nitro- Proto-Indo-European *h₁wers-der. Ancient Greek οὐρέω (ouréō) Ancient Greek οὖρον (oûron)der. French uréeder. New Latinder. English urea English nitrourea From nitro- + urea.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The nitro derivative of urea NH₂-CONH-NO₂; it us used as an explosive and an oxidizing agent