mercaptan
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Some thiols, specifically certain aromatic thiols, have been used in perfumes for their floral, fruity, or musky aromas.
Definition:a sulfur-containing organic compound characterized by a sulfur atom bonded to a carbon atom, similar to mercaptan in structure and reactivity.
From thiol
Example:Organic sulfur compounds, such as mercaptans, are important components in the development of certain chemical sensors.
Definition:a type of organic compound that contains sulfur, which, in the case of mercaptans, has a direct hydrogen bond, giving it a distinctive smell.
From organic sulfur compound
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