# semicarbazide

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Any of a class or organic nitrogen compounds derived from the parent compound NH₂-NH-CO-NH₂; they react with aldehydes and ketones to form semicarbazones.

## Etymology
From semi- + carbazide.

## Source
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