Cyanamide (Noun)
Meaning 1
A compound used as a fertilizer and as a source of nitrogen compounds.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
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Meaning 2
A weak soluble dibasic acid (the parent acid of cyanamide salts).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Cyanamide is a weak soluble dibasic acid that is used as a precursor to various chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
- The parent acid of cyanamide salts is highly reactive and must be handled with caution in laboratory settings.
- Cyanamide is used in the production of melamine, a chemical used in the manufacture of plastics and resins.
- In the presence of water, cyanamide decomposes into urea and ammonia, releasing heat in the process.
- Cyanamide is also used as a fertilizer and has been shown to have herbicidal properties in certain concentrations.