ureide Chem.
(ˈjʊərɪaɪd)
Also ureid.
[f. ure-a + -ide, -id4.]
A derivative of urea containing acid radicles.
| 1857 Miller Elem. Chem., Org. 617 Urea likewise gives rise to the formation of a class of compounds analogous to the amides, forming substances which have been called ureides. 1867 Bloxam Chem. 620 They are, therefore, sometimes styled ureides, and sometimes compound ureas. 1884 Encycl. Brit. XVII. 519/2 Ureids are a class of bodies which are related to urea as amido-bodies are to ammonia. |