Definition of guanidine in English:
guanidine
noun ˈɡwɑːnɪdiːnˈɡwɑnəˌdin
mass nounChemistry A strongly basic crystalline compound, used in organic synthesis.
An imide derived from urea; chemical formula: HNC(NH₂)₂
Example sentencesExamples
- However, experience with guanidine and biguanides prompted the development of metformin.
- Galega officinalis is rich in guanidine, the hypoglycemic component.
- Although a molecule of guanidine contains only five hydrogen atoms, it can effectively store nine by extracting hydrogen from the water recovered from the exhaust.
- When guanidine hydrochloride is present these complexes dissociate into smaller units.
- RNA extraction was performed by the guanidine hydrochloride method.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from guano + -ide + -ine4.