Definition of "ureide" in English

noun

1. (chemistry) Any compound, of general formula R-CO-NH-CO-NH₂ or R-CO-NH-CO-NH-CO-R', formally derived by the acylation of urea.

   • The phaseoloid clade is characterised by some members of all groups having stipels, and desmodioid root nodules which export ureides […]