thiocyanate
/ˌθaɪoʊˈsaɪəneɪt/
noun
- A chemical compound containing sulfur, carbon, and nitrogen, often used in laboratory tests and industrial processes.
- Thiocyanate is sometimes used in the production of certain herbicides.
- Exposure to high levels of thiocyanate can be harmful to human health.
- The lab technician added thiocyanate to the solution to test for iron.