mercaptide

/mərˈkæptɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound formed by the reaction of a mercaptan with an acid chloride, often used as a preservative or in the manufacture of plastics.

“The chemical compound was a mercaptide, used in the production of a new type of rubber.”

Synonyms

  • sulfur compound
  • thioester

Antonyms

  • nonpolar compound
  • oxidizer