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GUANIDINES

\ɡwˈɑːnɪdˌiːnz], \ɡwˈɑːnɪdˌiːnz], \ɡ_w_ˈɑː_n_ɪ_d_ˌiː_n_z]\

Definitions of GUANIDINES

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A family of iminourea derivatives. The parent compound has been isolated from mushrooms, corn germ, rice hulls, mussels, earthworms, and turnip juice. Derivatives may have antiviral and antifungal properties.

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