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guanidine
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guanidine, n.
A strongly alkaline base, NH2.CNH.NH2 , 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. [1913 Webster]
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