thiol

/θaɪɔl/

Definitions

1. noun

a compound that contains a sulfur-hydrogen linkage, especially one with a general formula of R-SH

“The chemist studied the properties of various thiols in a lab setting.”

2. noun

a functional group consisting of a sulfur atom bonded to a hydrogen atom

“The new compound contained a thiol group, which was critical to its reactivity.”

Synonyms

  • mercaptan
  • sulfhydryl

Antonyms

  • disulfide
  • sulfide