Meaning Of The Word Mercaptide

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Mercaptide Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Mercaptide?

mercaptide in American English
a metallic salt of a mercaptan, characterized by the substitution of a metal for the hydrogen in the SH radical
noun: a metallic salt of a mercaptan

mercaptide in British English
noun: a salt of a mercaptan, containing the ion RS–, where R is an alkyl or aryl group

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