Science glossary film: Urea

Urea

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An organic compound containing nitrogen that plays an important role in animal metabolism, and is excreted in the urine of mammals.

An organic compound containing nitrogen that plays an important role in animal metabolism, and is excreted in the urine of mammals. It is widely used as a fertiliser in agriculture. Urea contains two amine groups joined by a carbonyl group. Though urea itself is a white, odourless solid, in the presence of water it tends to release ammonia, which has a distinctive and strong smell.

It is widely used as a fertiliser in agriculture. Urea contains two amine groups joined by a carbonyl group. Though urea itself is a white, odourless solid, in the presence of water it tends to release ammonia, which has a distinctive and strong smell.

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