Noun: isothiocyanate
- A family of compounds derived from horseradish and radishes and onions and mustards; source of the hotness of those plants and preparations
"Isothiocyanates are being studied for their potential cancer-fighting properties"
Derived forms: isothiocyanates
Type of: chemical irritant
Part of: Allium cepa, horseradish, horseradish root, mustard, onion, onion plant, radish, Raphanus sativus, table mustard
Encyclopedia: Isothiocyanate