thiol

thiol definition - medical

thi·ol (thīˈôlˌ, -ōlˌ)

noun
  1. See mercaptan.
  2. A mixture of sulfurated and sulfonated petroleum oils that is purified with ammonia and is used in the treatment of skin diseases.

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