isothiocyanate
noun
iso·thio·cy·a·nate
ˌī-sō-ˌthī-ō-ˈsī-ə-ˌnāt 
: a compound containing the monovalent group −NCS
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Another compound found in maca root is called p-methoxybenzyl isothiocyanate (PMBI).
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Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023
Naturally occurring Allyl isothiocyanate produces the pop Rygg calls Zing Factor.
—Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 July 2021
Cabbage contains mustard oils, aka isothiocyanates.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 7 Mar. 2020
Tip: Grating horseradish releases the volatile oils (isothiocyanates), which give horseradish its heat.
—The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 27 July 2018
Master's tip: Grating horseradish crushes the cells of the root, releasing the volatile oils (isothiocyanates), which give horseradish its heat.
—The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2017
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Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023
Naturally occurring Allyl isothiocyanate produces the pop Rygg calls Zing Factor.
—Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 July 2021
Cabbage contains mustard oils, aka isothiocyanates.
—Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 7 Mar. 2020
Tip: Grating horseradish releases the volatile oils (isothiocyanates), which give horseradish its heat.
—The Editors, Good Housekeeping, 27 July 2018
Master's tip: Grating horseradish crushes the cells of the root, releasing the volatile oils (isothiocyanates), which give horseradish its heat.
—The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 10 Aug. 2017
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isothiocyanate
noun
iso·thio·cy·a·nate
ˌī-sō-ˌthī-ō-ˈsī-ə-ˌnāt
: a compound containing the monovalent group −NCS : a salt or ester of isothiocyanic acid see allyl isothiocyanate
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