MERCAPTAN
(noun)Definitions
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Mercaptan.
Mercaptan - as a noun
Any of a class of organic compounds of sulphur, ( r1.s.r2 ); they tend to be foul-smelling. when r2 is a hydrogen atom, they are termed thiols or thioalcohols.
Example Sentences
"The strong odor of mercaptan makes it easy to identify leaks in pipelines."
"Workers wear protective gear when handling mercaptan due to its pungent smell."
"The chemical formula for mercaptan is usually RSH, with R representing an alkyl or aryl group."
"Some people are highly sensitive to the smell of mercaptan."
"The rotten egg smell associated with natural gas leaks is due to the presence of mercaptan."
Word Game Points
Is MERCAPTAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mercaptan is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MERCAPTAN has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is MERCAPTAN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mercaptan is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMERCAPTAN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
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Yes, mercaptan is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMERCAPTAN has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
