thiols

[US]/[ˈθaɪ.əlz]/
[UK]/[ˈðaɪ.əlz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.organic compounds containing a sulfhydryl group (-SH)
n. (chemistry)A compound containing the sulfhydryl group.

Phrases & Collocations

detecting thiols

thiols oxidation

thiols release

containing thiols

thiols analysis

thiols compounds

thiols present

thiols react

thiols protect

thiols smell

Example Sentences

the analysis detected trace amounts of thiols in the sample.

certain fruits naturally contain thiols that contribute to their flavor.

researchers are investigating the role of thiols in protein folding.

the presence of thiols can indicate spoilage in seafood.

thiols are used as building blocks in the synthesis of complex molecules.

the reaction involved the oxidation of thiols to disulfides.

we measured the concentration of thiols in the wastewater.

the odor of thiols is often described as unpleasant or sulfurous.

the enzyme catalyzed the addition of thiols to the substrate.

thiols can act as antioxidants, protecting cells from damage.

the process required careful handling of volatile thiols.

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