carbamic

[ kahr-bam-ik ]

adjective

1. of or derived from carbamic acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of carbamic¹

First recorded in 1860–65; carb- + am(ide) + -ic

Example Sentences

According to research published in ACS Central Science, the simplest amino acid, carbamic acid, could have formed alongside stars or planets within interstellar ices.

From Science Daily

In addition, the researchers found that at warmer temperatures, similar to those produced by a newly formed star, two carbamic acid molecules could link together, making a stable gas.

From Science Daily

They show all the reactions of esters, being readily hydrolysed by caustic alkalis, and reacting with ammonia to produce carbamic esters and urea.

From Project Gutenberg

Caustic phide to phenyldithio soda carbamic acid Mustard Gas 1.

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