| Term Name: | cyanamide metabolic process |
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| Synonyms: | cyanamide metabolism |
| Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving cyanamide, NCNH2, 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. |
| Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0018890] QuickGO AmiGO |