Definition of mercaptan
The word mercaptan uses 9 letters: a, a, c, e, m, n, p, r, t
mercaptan is playable in:
Meanings of mercaptan
n. - Any one of series of compounds, hydrosulphides of alcohol radicals, in composition resembling the alcohols, but containing sulphur in place of oxygen, and hence called also the sulphur alcohols. In general, they are colorless liquids having a strong, repulsive, garlic odor. The name is specifically applied to ethyl mercaptan, C2H5SH. So called from its avidity for mercury, and other metals.
Hook words of mercaptan
These are words formed by appending one letter to mercaptan. Extend an already existing word on the board.
Other words with the same letter pairs
Find words containing the letter combinations found in mercaptan.