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dimethylolurea
CO(NHCH2OH)2 Colorless crystals melting at 126_C, soluble in water; used to increase fire resistance and hardness of wood, and in textiles to prevent wrinkles. Also known as 1,3-bis-hydroxymethylurea; DMU.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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