THIOL

Etymology

Noun

thiol (plural thiols)

(organic chemistry) A univalent organic radical (-SH) containing a sulphur and a hydrogen atom; a compound containing such a radical.

Synonyms

• mercaptan

Anagrams

• OLith., hilot, litho, litho-, thoil, tholi

Source: Wiktionary



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