How to Use isothiocyanate in a Sentence

isothiocyanate

noun

• Arugula contains glucosinolates, which break down into compounds called isothiocyanates when chewed.
  — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2026
• Interestingly, the burning sensation caused by chili peppers comes from capsaicin, which works differently from the isothiocyanates in radishes.
  — Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
• In humans and other animals the isothiocyanates stimulate sensory receptors in the mouth and nose, resulting in a peppery, pungent flavor that is often described as sharp rather than fiery.
  — Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
• These types of vegetables contain special natural compounds called glucosinolates, which break down into powerful substances called isothiocyanates, the researchers revealed.
  — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
• When a radish is cut, bitten, or crushed, its cells are damaged, triggering an enzyme called myrosinase to break down the glucosinolates into various metabolites, including pungent compounds known as isothiocyanates.
  — Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
• Nomio as a Lactate Fighter The active ingredient in Nomio is isothiocyanates, or ITCs, which are found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and cabbage.
  — Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 29 Oct. 2025