Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The univalent, unsaturated organic group C3H5.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An organic radical, C3H5, which does not exist in the free state.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Chem.) An organic radical, C3H5, existing especially in oils of garlic and mustard.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun organic chemistry An organic
radical , CH2=CH-CH2-, existing especially in oils of garlic and mustard.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the univalent unsaturated organic radical C3H5; derived from propylene
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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When consumed, garlic leaves a compound called allyl methyl sulfide in the mouth.
The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Dr. Harold Katz 2011
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Some scientists believe the components in onions and garlic called allyl sulfides and bioflavonoids may be key to the research observations of generally lower incidence of cancer and heart disease in people who consume large amounts of garlic and onions, compared with those who eat less.
The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com M.D. Leo Galland 2011
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They possess alike the same properties and characteristics, though in varying degrees, and they severally belong to the genus _Allium_, each containing "allyl," which is a radical rich in sulphur.
Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure William Thomas Fernie
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Mostly allyl methyl sulfide, which is a volatile sulfur compound VSC.
Dr. Harold Katz: Advice and Explanations of Bad Breath From Experts Dr. Harold Katz 2011
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The allyl methyl sulfide and its related molecules combine with saliva and are exhaled for hours after consumption.
Dr. Harold Katz: Advice and Explanations of Bad Breath From Experts Dr. Harold Katz 2011
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These days eyeglass lenses are generally made from lightweight plastics called allyl diglycol carbonate.
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The team had participants eat six grams of raw garlic and then tested not only for this VSC but others as well, including allyl mercaptan, methanethiol, allyl methyl disulfide and allyl disulfide.
Dr. Harold Katz: Advice and Explanations of Bad Breath From Experts Dr. Harold Katz 2011
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Mostly allyl methyl sulfide, which is a volatile sulfur compound VSC.
Dr. Harold Katz: Advice and Explanations of Bad Breath From Experts Dr. Harold Katz 2011
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The team had participants eat six grams of raw garlic and then tested not only for this VSC but others as well, including allyl mercaptan, methanethiol, allyl methyl disulfide and allyl disulfide.
Dr. Harold Katz: Advice and Explanations of Bad Breath From Experts Dr. Harold Katz 2011
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The allyl methyl sulfide and its related molecules combine with saliva and are exhaled for hours after consumption.
Dr. Harold Katz: Advice and Explanations of Bad Breath From Experts Dr. Harold Katz 2011
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