thiocarbamide: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “thiocarbamide” mean?
An organic compound (CS(NH₂)₂) that is a sulfur analogue of urea.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
An organic compound (CS(NH₂)₂) that is a sulfur analogue of urea.
A white crystalline solid used as a reagent in chemical analysis, a photographic toner, and as a starting material in the synthesis of certain pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
There is no significant difference in usage; the term is identical and technical in both varieties.
Connotations
Purely technical/scientific, with no additional connotations.
Frequency
Equally rare in both UK and US English outside of specialised fields.
Grammar
How to Use “thiocarbamide” in a Sentence
Thiocarbamide is reacted with X.X is treated with thiocarbamide.A solution containing thiocarbamide was prepared.Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “thiocarbamide” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The mixture was thiocarbamidated to introduce the sulfur group.
American English
- The compound was thiocarbamidated to introduce the sulfur group.
adverb
British English
- NO_COMMON_USAGE
American English
- NO_COMMON_USAGE
adjective
British English
- The thiocarbamide solution was prepared fresh daily.
American English
- The thiocarbamide solution was prepared fresh daily.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare; potentially in supply chain discussions for chemical raw materials.
Academic
Common in chemistry, pharmacology, and materials science research papers.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Standard term in chemical synthesis, analytical chemistry protocols, and industrial process descriptions.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “thiocarbamide”
- Misspelling as 'thiocarbomide' or 'thiocarbamate'.
- Incorrectly pluralizing it as 'thiocarbamides' when referring to the substance in general.
- Confusing it with its oxygen analogue, urea.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It can be harmful if ingested, inhaled, or contacted with skin. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be consulted for specific hazards and handling procedures.
Its main uses are in chemical analysis (as a reagent), in photography (as a toner), and as a building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and resins.
Thiocarbamide (thiourea) has a sulfur atom (=S) where urea has an oxygen atom (=O). This small change significantly alters its chemical properties and reactivity.
You would only encounter it in highly technical contexts such as chemistry textbooks, scientific journal articles, industrial chemical catalogues, or laboratory procedure manuals.
An organic compound (CS(NH₂)₂) that is a sulfur analogue of urea.
Thiocarbamide is usually technical in register.
Thiocarbamide: in British English it is pronounced /ˌθaɪəʊˈkɑː.bə.maɪd/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌθaɪ.oʊˈkɑːr.bə.maɪd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “No idioms exist for this technical term.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'THIO' (containing sulfur, like 'thiol') + 'CARB' (carbon backbone) + 'AMIDE' (type of organic compound). It's the sulfur version of carbamide (urea).
Conceptual Metaphor
NO_APPLICABLE_METAPHOR
Practice
Quiz
What is the most common synonym for 'thiocarbamide'?