thiourea
/ˌθaɪoʊjʊˈriːə/
noun
- A chemical compound used in photography, as a fertilizer, and in making some medicines and plastics.
- The lab technician handled thiourea carefully because it can be toxic if inhaled.
- Thiourea is added to some photographic developers to improve image quality.
- Farmers sometimes use thiourea as a slow-release nitrogen fertilizer.