phenylthiocarbamide en · NOUN
Etymology
From phenyl + thio- + carbamide.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The N-phenyl derivative of carbamide; it is either tasteless or has a bitter taste, depending on the genetic makeup of the person tasting it, who is either a nontaster or a taster, respectively.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phenylthiocarbamides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |