mercaptan
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Is mercaptan a Scrabble word?
✓Yes, mercaptan is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 15 points in Scrabble.
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of mercaptan?
Definition
noun (English)
1. (chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds of sulphur, ( R₁.S.R₂ ); they tend to be foul-smelling. When R₂ is a hydrogen atom, they are termed thiols or thioalcohols.Examples: "Though this might come as a surprise, gas actually has no odor; gas companies are obligated to odorize it to make it safer for use in homes. Mercaptan, a harmless chemical, is added to create the distinct smell in both natural gas (methane) and liquid petroleum gas (propane, butane)."
Definition source: Wiktionary
What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "mercaptan"?
How many Scrabble points is the word "mercaptan"?
M3
E1
R1
C3
A1
P3
T1
A1
N1
M4
E1
R1
C4
A1
P4
T1
A1
N2