THIOUREA
\θˌa͡ɪə͡ʊjuːɹˈi͡ə], \θˌaɪəʊjuːɹˈiə], \θ_ˌaɪ_əʊ_j_uː_ɹ_ˈiə]\
Definitions of THIOUREA
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A photographic fixative used also in the manufacture of resins. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance may reasonably be anticipated to be a carcinogen (Merck Index, 9th ed). Many of its derivatives are ANTITHRYOID AGENTS and/or FREE RADICAL SCAVENGERS.
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