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HYDANTOIN
hydantoin
(noun) any of a group of anticonvulsant drugs used in treating epilepsy
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
hydantoin (plural hydantoins)
(organic compound) The heterocycle imidazolidine-2,4-dione derived from urea and glycolic acid; any of its many derivatives
Source: Wiktionary
Hy*dan"to*in, n. Etym: [Hydrogen + allantion.] (Chem.)
Definition: A derivative of urea, C3H4N2O2, obtained from allantion, as a white, crystalline substance, with a sweetish taste; -- called also glycolyl urea.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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IDESIA
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