English Explanatory Dictionary

phenylthiocarbamide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

phenylthiocarbamide phenylthiocarbamides

Etymology

From phenyl + thio- + carbamide.

Synonyms

phenylthiourea
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