MERCAPTANS
(noun)Definitions
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Mercaptans.
Mercaptans - 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 mercaptans is often described as being similar to rotten eggs."
"Some types of mercaptans are used as additives in petroleum products."
"The unpleasant smell of skunks is due to the presence of mercaptans in their spray."
"One method of detecting mercaptans is by using a device called a gas detector tube."
"The chemical structure of mercaptans includes a sulfur atom bonded to a carbon atom."
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