isothiocyanate
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of isothiocyanate
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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