thiram

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thiram [′thī‚ram]

(organic chemistry)

(CH₃)₂N-CS-S-S-CS-N(CH₃)₂(tetramethylthioperoxydicarbonic diamide) A fungicide, bacteriostat (in soap), antimicrobial agent (chemotherapeutic for plants), seed disinfectant, and vulcanizing agent.

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