n. any salt or ester of the hypothetical isothiocyanic acid; or the -NCS radical or the NCS-1 anion; isomeric with thiocyanate
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n. a family of compounds derived from horseradish and radishes and onions and mustards; source of the hotness of those plants and preparations
Word Usage
"The benefit would likely be the same in other cruciferous vegetables that contain a compound called isothiocyanate, including brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, rocket or arugula, watercress and horseradish, they added."