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thiol
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thiol /thi·ol/ (thi´ol)
1. sulfhydryl.
2. any organic compound containing the —SH group.
thi·ol (thôl, -l)
n.
1. See mercaptan.
2. A mixture of sulfurated and sulfonated petroleum oils that is purified with ammonia and is used in the treatment of skin diseases.
thiol [thi´ol]
1. sulfhydryl.
2. any organic compound containing the —SH group bound to carbon.
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