methanethiol en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌmɛθ.eɪnˈθaɪ.ɒl/
Etymology
From methane + thiol.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A colourless gas, a thiol with a smell like rotten cabbage, found naturally in plants and animals.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| methanethiols | Number=Plur | lexicographic |