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Cyanamide
Medical Definition: | A cyanide compound which has been used as a fertilizer, defoliant and in many manufacturing processes. It often occurs as the calcium salt, sometimes also referred to as cyanamide. The citrated calcium salt is used in the treatment of alcoholism. | |
Also Called: | Abstem,Cyanamide, Calcium (1:1) Salt,Cyanamide, Calcium (2:1) Salt,Cyanamide, Calcium Salt,Citrated Calcium Cyanamide,Temposil | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 420-04-2 |
Previously Indexed: | Amines (1966-1978),Cyanides (1966-1978) |
Cyanamide Medical Definitions and Terms
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