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Mercaptan

UK
/mɜːˈkæptən/
US
/mɚˈkæptæn/
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Translation mercaptan into russian

mercaptan
Noun
raiting
UK
/mɜːˈkæptən/
US
/mɚˈkæptæn/
Mercaptan is often added to natural gas to give it a detectable odor.
Меркаптан часто добавляют в природный газ, чтобы придать ему обнаруживаемый запах.

Definitions

mercaptan
Noun
raiting
UK
/mɜːˈkæptən/
US
/mɚˈkæptæn/
A class of organic compounds containing a sulfur-hydrogen (SH) group, known for their strong and unpleasant odor.
The natural gas company added mercaptan to the gas supply to help detect leaks due to its distinctive smell.