-dithiol

noun combining form

-di·​thi·​ol

ˌdīˈthīˌȯl,

-ōl

plural -s

: containing two mercapto groups replacing hydrogen

1,2-ethanedithiol CH₂SHCH₂SH

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary dithi- + -ol

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