thiols
/ˈθaɪˌoʊlz/
noun
- Organic compounds containing a sulfur atom bonded to a hydrogen atom, known for their strong, often unpleasant smell.
- Thiols are responsible for the strong odor of skunk spray.
- Chemists study thiols because they play a key role in many biological processes.
- Some thiols are added to natural gas to help people detect leaks.
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