methanethiol

noun

methanethiol

noun

/ˌmɛθ.eɪnˈθaɪ.ɒl/

Etymology From methane + thiol.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A colourless gas, a thiol with a smell like rotten cabbage, found naturally in plants and animals.

Synonyms
methyl mercaptan

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