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dialkyl +‎ thiourea

Noun

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dialkylthiourea (plural dialkylthioureas)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any derivative of thiourea having two alkyl groups
    • 2015 July 7, S. Hawkey, S. Ghaffar, “Neoprene Orthopaedic Supports: An Underrecognised Cause of Allergic Contact Dermatitis”, in Case Reports in Orthopedics[1], volume 2015, →DOI:
      The general prevalence of positive patch test reactions to mixed dialkylthiourea has been reported as high as 2.4% [ 10 ], and the rise in neoprene use within orthopaedics means it is likely that this will become an increasing problem within the specialty.