allylthiourea
|al-lyl-thi-o-u-rea|
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/əˌlɪlˌθaɪoʊˈjʊriə/
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/əˌlɪlˌθaɪəʊˈjʊəriə/
chemical compound
Etymology
'allylthiourea' originates from the combination of 'allyl' and 'thiourea', where 'allyl' refers to a functional group derived from propene, and 'thiourea' is a compound containing sulfur and nitrogen.
The term 'allylthiourea' was formed by combining the chemical terms 'allyl' and 'thiourea' to describe a specific compound used in scientific research.
Initially, it referred to a specific chemical compound, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound used in scientific research, particularly in the study of plant growth and development.
Allylthiourea is often used to inhibit urease activity in soil studies.
Last updated: 2025/06/27 02:21