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sulfhydryl

sulfhydryl

9.8
Containing or acting on a part of a molecule with one sulfur atom and one hydrogen atom
  • adjective
  • /sʌlˈfaɪdrɪl/
  • Specialized
: sulfhidril
  • Many enzymes contain sulfhydryl groups that are essential for their function.

Examples

  • Researchers tested the sulfhydryl content of the protein to determine its structure.

  • The sulfhydryl group is crucial in protein structure.

  • The sulfhydryl compound played a crucial role in the chemical reaction.

  • Certain enzymes are sensitive to sulfhydryl reagents during laboratory experiments.

  • The sulfhydryl group is important for the stability of many proteins.

  • In biochemistry, sulfhydryl compounds can act as antioxidants.

  • The presence of sulfhydryl groups can enhance the reactivity of certain molecules.

Surface Forms

sulfhydryl positive

Morphology

sulfhydryl = hydryl (opaque) = sulf + hydryl

The formation 'sulf-' + 'hydryl' follows standard chemical naming and signals a sulfur-containing hydryl group, but 'hydryl' is technical so the base is mainly recognizable to those with chemistry knowledge.

Etymology

As an adjective, sulfhydryl keeps the same roots: sulfur 'a yellow element' and hydrogen 'a light gas', so it means 'relating to' or 'containing' a sulfur-hydrogen part in a molecule.