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thiol

/θaɪɒl/ noun · British & US
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What does thiol mean?

noun

A compound that contains a sulfur-hydrogen bond, often having a strong odor. Thiols are similar to alcohols but have a sulfur atom instead of an oxygen atom.

Example

"The laboratory was filled with the pungent smell of thiol compounds."

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