thiol
/ˈθaɪoʊl/
noun
- A chemical compound containing a sulfur atom bonded to a hydrogen atom, often having a strong, unpleasant smell.
- Skunks spray a thiol compound that causes the terrible odor.
- Many thiols are used in the production of rubber and plastics.
- Thiols are added to natural gas to help people detect leaks by smell.
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