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allophanic acid

noun
al·​lo·​phan·​ic acid | \ ¦alə¦fanik-\

Definition of allophanic acid

: an acid NH2CONHCOOH known only in the form of derivatives (as esters)

First Known Use of allophanic acid

1847, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for allophanic acid

International Scientific Vocabulary allophan- (after German allophansäure allophanic acid, from Greek allophanēs appearing otherwise + German säure acid) + -ic

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