ureolysis

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noun

The breakdown of urea (typically by bacteria) into ammonia and carbon dioxide

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nounureolysis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryThe breakdown of urea (typically by bacteria) into ammonia and carbon dioxide

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