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allyl isothiocyanate

allyl isothiocyanate noun: a mildly toxic pungent compound, C₃H₅NCS, obtained from the seeds of black mustard (Brassica nigra or prepared synthetically, used as an animal repellent, etc.

Noun

allyl isothiocyanate (uncountable)

  1. A mildly toxic pungent compound, C₃H₅NCS, obtained from the seeds of black mustard (Brassica nigra or prepared synthetically, used as an animal repellent, etc.
    Synonyms:
    mustard oil

Synonyms of allyl isothiocyanate

Questions about allyl isothiocyanate

What does allyl isothiocyanate mean?
Allyl isothiocyanate means a mildly toxic pungent compound, C₃H₅NCS, obtained from the seeds of black mustard (Brassica nigra or prepared synthetically, used as an animal repellent, etc.
What part of speech is allyl isothiocyanate?
Allyl isothiocyanate is a noun.

Words near allyl isothiocyanate in the dictionary

  1. allyhood
  2. allying
  3. allyl
  4. allyl alcohol
  5. allyl chloride
  6. allyl isothiocyanate
  7. allylalcohol
  8. allylamide
  9. allylamides
  10. allylamine
  11. allylamines

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