Definition of isothiocyanate in English:
isothiocyanate
nounˌʌɪsə(ʊ)ˌθʌɪə(ʊ)ˈsʌɪəneɪt-nit
Chemistry A compound containing the group —N=C=S as a substituent or ligand.
Example sentencesExamples
- The pungency of wasabi, horseradish, Brussels sprouts, and mustards comes from compounds called isothiocyanates.
- Much credit for mustard's biofumigant effect against soilborne pests is given to isothiocyanates, chemical byproducts of the plants' decomposition.
- Broccoli, cabbage and other members of the brassica family contain sulforaphane as well as indoles and isothiocyanates, which appear to fight various cancers.
- Onions contain volatile chemicals of the isothiocyanate class.
- Raw cabbage is rich in glucosinolate, which fermentation breaks down into isothiocyanates and other cancer-fighting compounds.