Meanings
plural phenylthiocarbamides
- countableuncountablechemistryThe 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.
Synonyms: phenylthiourea
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe 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
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