巯
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Meaning: hydrosulfuryl
💡 Think 'Q' for 'quick' sulfur bond: 巯 sounds like 'Q', and -SH bonds quickly.
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Character Story & Explanation
巯 (qiú) is a specialized Chinese character meaning 'hydrosulfuryl' (mercapto group -SH). It combines the radical 工 (work) with phonetic 酋, reflecting its chemical nature. Used in organic chemistry compounds like '巯基' (thiol), it exemplifies how Chinese creates precise scientific terms by repurposing existing components. Its rarity highlights the language's adaptability to modern science.
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