guanidine
/ˈɡwɑnɪdin/
noun
- A chemical compound used in research and industry, especially as a protein denaturant or in making plastics and explosives.
- The factory uses guanidine in the production of certain resins.
- Researchers handled guanidine carefully because it can be toxic in high concentrations.
- Guanidine is often used in laboratories to break down proteins for analysis.