Synonyms for mercaptan
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Any of a class of organic compounds of sulphur, ( R-SH ) where R represents an alkyl or other organic substituent. They tend to be foul-smelling. They are also termed thiols or thioalcohols.
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Forms
- Plural
- mercaptans → thiols…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| mercaptan | falling | |
| thiol | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- thiol