THIURAM
\θˈɪjuːɹˌam], \θˈɪjuːɹˌam], \θ_ˈɪ_j_uː_ɹ_ˌa_m]\
Sort: Oldest first
-
A dithiocarbamate chemical, used commercially in the rubber processing industry and as a fungicide. In vivo studies indicate that it inactivates the enzyme glutathione reductase. It has mutagenic activity and may induce chromosomal aberrations.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
Word of the day
dust storm
- a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand a windstorm that lifts up clouds dust or sand; "it was the kind of duster not experienced in years"