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Thiourea.
Thiourea - as a noun
Any of a class of compounds based on nh2-cs-nh2, formally derived from urea by replacing the oxygen atom with sulfur, used in photography as a fixing agent, in inorganic synthesis, and in medicine as an antithyroid drug.
Example Sentences
"The production of rubber accelerators often involves the use of thiourea."
"This laboratory experiment requires the synthesis of thiourea from ammonium thiocyanate."
"Pharmaceutical researchers are investigating the potential medical uses of thiourea derivatives."
"The toxicity of thiourea should be taken into consideration when handling it in the laboratory."
"Some agricultural pesticides contain thiourea as an active ingredient."
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Is THIOUREA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, thiourea is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
THIOUREA has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is THIOUREA a valid Words With Friends word?
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Valid WordTHIOUREA has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
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Valid WordTHIOUREA has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.