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carbamyl

/kɑrbəˈmɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does carbamyl mean?

noun

A carbamyl group is a functional group derived from carbamic acid. It is a carbonyl group attached to an amino group.

Example

"The carbamyl group is a key component in the synthesis of certain amino acids."

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