THIRAM
\θˈɜːɹam], \θˈɜːɹam], \θ_ˈɜː_ɹ_a_m]\
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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.
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