phenylthioureas
/ˌfɛnəlˌθaɪoʊjʊˈriːəz/
noun
- Multiple types or instances of the chemical compound phenylthiourea.
- Phenylthioureas are used in research to understand how people perceive bitterness.
- Different phenylthioureas can produce slightly different taste responses in test subjects.
- The lab synthesized several different phenylthioureas for the study.