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repute(1)(dictionary)
repute(dictionary)
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Allyl(medicine)
allyl(dictionary)
allyl alcohol(medicine)
allyl cyanide(medicine)
allyl isothiocyanate(medicine)
allyl sulfide(medicine)

allyl isothiocyanate (medicine) and repute(1) (iou)


allyl isothiocyanate (medicine)


allyl isothiocyanate


CH2==CH-CH2-NCS; volatile mustard CH-allylisosulfocyanate; isothiocyanic allyl ester;obtained from Brassica nigra or produced synthetically; a vesicant, used in 10% solution in 50% alcohol as a counterirritant in neuralgia. Gives mustard its characteristics flavor and aroma.

See: mustard oil.

Synonym: volatile mustard oil.


repute(1) (iou)



repute noun. M16.
[from the verb.]
Opinion, estimate. rare. M16-E18.
Reputation of a specified kind. M16.
ill repute: see ILL adjective & adverb.
P. Dally He was held in high repute on all sides.
Relative estimation; rank, position. E17-E18.
Distinction, honour, credit. E17.
The reputation of a person. M17.
H. Belloc His repute had gone through all the north of Gaul.
reputeless adjective (rare, Shakes.) devoid of repute; inglorious: only in L16.