English dictionary
guanidine
/'gw/&/n/I/,d/i/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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A strongly alkaline base, CN<sub>3</sub>H<sub>5</sub>, formed by the oxidation of guanin, and also obtained combined with methyl in the decomposition of creatin. Boiled with dilute sulphuric acid, it yields urea and ammonia.
Source: webster1913