phenylthiocarbamide
The N-phenyl derivative of carbamideThe 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.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)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.
Origin
From phenyl + thio- + carbamide.From phenyl + thio- + carbamide.
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Forms
plural: phenylthiocarbamides| Singular | phenylthiocarbamide |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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