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urea

/ˈjʊəriə/ noun · British & US
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What does urea mean?

noun

A colourless crystalline compound, CO(NH2)2, used in the manufacture of plastics, adhesives, and other chemicals, and as a source of nitrogen in fertilizers and animal feed.

Example

"The farmer added urea to the soil to increase the nitrogen levels for the crops."

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