1. A chemical group or radical (NH₂CO−) derived from carbamic acid, used in organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Usage: chemistry; technical

1. Of, relating to, or containing the carbamyl group.
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• The carbamyl group is essential in the synthesis of urea.
• Carbamyl phosphate is an important intermediate in the urea cycle.
• Researchers studied carbamyl derivatives to develop new pharmaceuticals.
• The carbamyl radical plays a key role in nitrogen metabolism.
• Carbamyl compounds are widely used in laboratory organic synthesis.