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isothiocyanate

American  
[ahy-suh-thahy-oh-sahy-uh-neyt] / ˌaɪ səˌθaɪ oʊˈsaɪ əˌneɪt /

noun

  1. a chemical compound containing the univalent radical –NCS.

Etymology

Origin of isothiocyanate

iso- + thiocyanate

Example Sentences

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The condiment’s sinus-burning kick comes from a chemical compound called allyl isothiocyanate, or AITC, that actively damages proteins within cells.

From New York Times • May 30, 2019

The key is allyl isothiocyanate, the compound in wasabi that gives out its distinctive smell and can be detected even during sleep.

From Washington Post • Sep. 30, 2011

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