thiol

See also: Thiol and -thiol

English

Etymology

From thio- +‎ -ol.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈθaɪˌɒl/

Noun

thiol (plural thiols)

1. (organic chemistry) A univalent organic radical (-SH) containing a sulphur and a hydrogen atom; a compound containing such a radical.

Synonyms

• mercaptan

Derived terms

• arsenothiol
• thiolate
• thioltransferase

Anagrams

• OLith., hilot, litho, litho-, thoil, tholi