thiol
|thi-ol|
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/ˈθaɪˌɔl/
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/ˈθaɪˌɒl/
sulfur compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'thiol' originates from the Greek word 'theion', meaning 'sulfur', combined with the suffix '-ol' used in alcohols.
Historical Evolution
'theion' transformed into the German word 'Thiol', and eventually became the modern English word 'thiol'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sulfur compound', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an organic compound containing a sulfhydryl group'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an organic compound containing a sulfhydryl group (-SH) bonded to a carbon atom.
Thiols are known for their strong and often unpleasant odors.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a transformation of the base form 'thiol'.
The thiol group is reactive in many chemical reactions.
Last updated: 2025/02/14 05:06